Small government school for students with additional needs in Epping, NSW; 89 enrolments across the school.
Karonga School is also known as Karonga Epping.
Karonga School is a very small government special school with approximately 89 students. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Karonga School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Karonga School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 48% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 77%, which is below average.
Karonga School is located in Epping, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1030 (60th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.