Karingal Heights Primary School vs Naranga School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 743 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karingal Heights Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
93 students · ICSEA 950
Naranga School
Frankston · Government special · U
159 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Karingal Heights Primary School Frankston VIC | Naranga School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1168 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3780 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 93 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 55 | 48 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 27.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.karingalheightsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.naranga.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Karingal Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Naranga School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 12.6).
- •Naranga School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 93.
- •Karingal Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -9%).
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 Karingal Heights Primary School better than Naranga 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 Karingal Heights Primary School and Naranga School?
About 743 m in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karingal Heights Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Naranga School has 6.0.
How do Karingal Heights Primary School and Naranga School rank in VIC?
Karingal Heights Primary School is 1168th of 1,290 and Naranga School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.