Kariong Public School vs Ngaruki Gulgul
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kariong Public School
Kariong · Government primary · K-6
502 students · ICSEA 1007
Ngaruki Gulgul
Kariong · Independent special · 9-12
70 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Kariong Public School Kariong NSW | Ngaruki Gulgul Kariong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #960 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2970 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 502 | 70 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 267 | 31 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 39% |
| Suburb | Kariong 2250 | Kariong 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kariong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.ngc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kariong Public School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngaruki Gulgul has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 16.5).
- •Kariong Public School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 70.
- •Ngaruki Gulgul has grown faster over five years (17% vs -6%).
- •Kariong Public School is a government school while Ngaruki Gulgul is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kariong Public School better than Ngaruki Gulgul?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kariong Public School and Ngaruki Gulgul?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kariong and Kariong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kariong Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ngaruki Gulgul has 6.8.
How do Kariong Public School and Ngaruki Gulgul rank in NSW?
Kariong Public School is 960th of 1,619 and Ngaruki Gulgul is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.