Kariong Public School
Kariong Public School is a government primary school in Kariong, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1007, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 502 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Kariong NSW 2250. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kariong Public School compares
By ICSEA, Kariong Public School ranks 1,012th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kariong Mountains High School, a government secondary school 1.3 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. Kariong Public School scores 1007, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Kariong
Kariong Public School is located in Kariong, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,200/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 6,485.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kariong suburb profileSchools near Kariong Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kariong Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kariong Mountains High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kariong | 1.3 km | 968 | 39 lower | 420 |
| Central Coast Sports CollegeIndependent Combined · Kariong | 1.5 km | 1026 | 19 higher | 990 |
| Point Clare Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Point Clare | 3.5 km | 1058 | 51 higher | 479 |
| Gosford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Gosford | 4.7 km | 1049 | 42 higher | 545 |
| Henry Kendall High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gosford | 4.8 km | 1030 | 23 higher | 789 |
| St Philip's Christian College - GosfordIndependent Combined · Narara | 5.4 km | 1093 | 86 higher | 694 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kariong Public School a government school?
Yes, Kariong Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kariong Public School offer?
Kariong Public School offers K-6.
What is Kariong Public School's ICSEA score?
Kariong Public School has an ICSEA score of 1007, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kariong Public School?
Kariong Public School has 502 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kariong Public School?
The nearest schools to Kariong Public School are Kariong Mountains High School (1.3 km), Central Coast Sports College (1.5 km), Ngaruki Gulgul (1.8 km).
Where is Kariong Public School located?
Kariong Public School is located in Kariong, NSW 2250. Visit the school website at https://kariong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.