Kareela Public School
Kareela Public School is a government primary school in Kareela, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1102, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 272 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 27% of students have a language background other than English.
Kareela NSW 2232. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kareela Public School compares
By ICSEA, Kareela Public School ranks 328th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 43 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 26th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect South East Sydney School, Kareela, an independent primary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Kareela Public School scores 1102, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Kareela
Kareela Public School is located in Kareela, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,765/wk and median rent of $695/wk. Population: 3,572.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kareela suburb profileSchools near Kareela Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kareela Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Oyster Bay | 0.6 km | 1098 | 4 lower | 416 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster BayCatholic Primary · Como | 0.9 km | 1127 | 25 higher | 414 |
| Jannali East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Jannali | 1.1 km | 1081 | 21 lower | 313 |
| Sylvania Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Sylvania | 1.4 km | 1056 | 46 lower | 482 |
| Gymea North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gymea | 1.6 km | 1075 | 27 lower | 362 |
| The Jannali High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Jannali | 1.8 km | 1051 | 51 lower | 925 |
| Gymea Technology High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gymea | 1.9 km | 1048 | 54 lower | 554 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kareela Public School a government school?
Yes, Kareela Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kareela Public School offer?
Kareela Public School offers K-6.
What is Kareela Public School's ICSEA score?
Kareela Public School has an ICSEA score of 1102, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kareela Public School?
Kareela Public School has 272 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kareela Public School?
The nearest schools to Kareela Public School are Aspect South East Sydney School, Kareela (0.1 km), Oyster Bay Public School (0.6 km), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay (0.9 km).
Where is Kareela Public School located?
Kareela Public School is located in Kareela, NSW 2232. Visit the school website at https://kareela-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.