Kariong Public School vs Point Clare Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.5 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
Point Clare Public School
Point Clare · Government primary · K-6
479 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Kariong Public School Kariong NSW | Point Clare Public School Point Clare NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #960 of 1,619 | #669 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2970 of 4,908 | #2037 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 502 | 479 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 267 | 259 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kariong 2250 | Point Clare 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kariong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pointclare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Point Clare Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.7 vs 46.3).
- •Point Clare Public School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kariong Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.0).
- •Kariong Public School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 479.
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 Point Clare Public School?
On the Success Index, Point Clare Public School ranks higher (58.7 vs 46.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kariong Public School and Point Clare Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Kariong and Point Clare 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 Point Clare Public School has 18.0.
How do Kariong Public School and Point Clare Public School rank in NSW?
Kariong Public School is 960th of 1,619 and Point Clare Public School is 669th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.