NSW · Independent Secondary
Ngaruki Gulgul
Kariong 2250 · 9-12
Ngaruki Gulgul is an independent secondary school in Kariong, NSW offering 9-12. With an ICSEA score of 899, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 70 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher. 39% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.
How Ngaruki Gulgul compares
By ICSEA, Ngaruki Gulgul ranks 526th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Girrakool School, a government secondary school 0.4 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Ngaruki Gulgul scores 899 — below average.
Enrolment and location
Ngaruki Gulgul is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Kariong
Ngaruki Gulgul 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.
View full Kariong suburb profile →Schools near Ngaruki Gulgul
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ngaruki Gulgul | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girrakool SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kariong | 0.4 km | 826 | 73 lower | 54 |
| Kariong Mountains High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kariong | 0.8 km | 968 | 69 higher | 420 |
| Central Coast Sports CollegeIndependent Combined · Kariong | 0.8 km | 1026 | 127 higher | 990 |
| Kariong Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kariong | 1.8 km | 1007 | 108 higher | 502 |
| Point Clare Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Point Clare | 3.9 km | 1058 | 159 higher | 479 |
| Gosford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Gosford | 4.0 km | 1049 | 150 higher | 545 |
| Henry Kendall High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gosford | 4.1 km | 1030 | 131 higher | 789 |
| St Philip's Christian College - GosfordIndependent Combined · Narara | 4.3 km | 1093 | 194 higher | 694 |
| St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - GosfordIndependent Combined · Narara | 4.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Glenvale SchoolGovernment Combined · Narara | 4.6 km | 963 | 64 higher | 159 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ngaruki Gulgul a government school?
No, Ngaruki Gulgul is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Ngaruki Gulgul offer?
Ngaruki Gulgul offers 9-12.
What is Ngaruki Gulgul's ICSEA score?
Ngaruki Gulgul has an ICSEA score of 899, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ngaruki Gulgul?
Ngaruki Gulgul has 70 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ngaruki Gulgul?
The nearest schools to Ngaruki Gulgul are Girrakool School (0.4 km), Kariong Mountains High School (0.8 km), Central Coast Sports College (0.8 km).
Where is Ngaruki Gulgul located?
Ngaruki Gulgul is located in Kariong, NSW 2250. Visit the school website at http://www.ngc.nsw.edu.au.