Karonga School vs Roselea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 908 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karonga School
Epping · Government special · U
89 students · ICSEA 1030
Roselea Public School
Carlingford · Government primary · K-6
306 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Karonga School Epping NSW | Roselea Public School Carlingford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #189 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #675 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 89 | 306 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 68 | 137 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | – | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 4.7 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Epping 2121 | Carlingford 2118 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | karonga-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | roselea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Roselea Public School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karonga School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 14.0).
- •Roselea Public School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 89.
- •Karonga School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -16%).
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 Karonga School better than Roselea Public 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 Karonga School and Roselea Public School?
About 908 m in a straight line, between Epping and Carlingford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karonga School has 4.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roselea Public School has 14.0.
How do Karonga School and Roselea Public School rank in NSW?
Karonga School is unranked and Roselea Public School is 189th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.