Karningul School vs Regents Park Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 516 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karningul School
Regents Park · Government special · U
20 students · ICSEA 919
Regents Park Christian School
Regents Park · Independent combined · K-12
731 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Karningul School Regents Park NSW | Regents Park Christian School Regents Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #203 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #649 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | K-12 |
| Students | 20 | 731 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 20 | 327 / 404 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 72 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 56.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 32.1 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 1% |
| Suburb | Regents Park 2143 | Regents Park 2143 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | karningul-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.rpcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Regents Park Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karningul School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 13.0).
- •Regents Park Christian School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 20.
- •Regents Park Christian School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 0%).
- •Karningul School is a government school while Regents Park Christian School 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 Karningul School better than Regents Park Christian School?
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 Karningul School and Regents Park Christian School?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Regents Park and Regents Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karningul School has 3.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Regents Park Christian School has 13.0.
How do Karningul School and Regents Park Christian School rank in NSW?
Karningul School is unranked and Regents Park Christian School is 203rd of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.