Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
Karningul School caters for students in years 5 to 8 who face severe behavioural challenges. Recognising the complexities of behavioural difficulties, the school focuses on supporting students who have not found success in traditional educational settings, despite previous interventions. A primary aim of the school is facilitating the successful reintegration of these students back into their referring schools.
Unique Learning Environment
Karningul School provides a highly structured learning environment tailored to the needs of its students. The school emphasises positive interactions and strives to foster a safe and inclusive atmosphere for all. Each student's educational journey is supported through innovative and relevant curricula grounded in current educational research, providing opportunities to learn new skills and develop personally and socially.
Community and Support
The school is committed to working alongside families, creating co-designed learning plans that suit the individual needs of each student. This partnership ensures that students benefit from a comprehensive support system that encourages both academic and personal growth. Karningul School aims to empower students, nurturing their confidence and helping them discover their passions while working in a supportive community framework.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Karningul School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Regents Park Public School 100 m
- B Birrong Girls High School 527 m
- C Birrong Boys High School 1.0 km
- D Birrong Public School 1.2 km
- E Sefton Infants School 1.4 km
- F Sefton High School 1.5 km
- G Berala Public School 1.7 km
- H Chester Hill Public School 2.0 km
- I Chester Hill North Public School 2.5 km
- J Bankstown North Public School 2.6 km
- K Yagoona Public School 2.7 km
- L Auburn West Public School 2.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 20 (0 girls, 20 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 919 (percentile 15)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 56% / 29% / 11% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 172
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Primary ungraded | 8 |
| Secondary ungraded | 12 |
| Total | 20 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 0 | 20 | - | 919 | 5.1 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 62.9 | 848 | 5 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 69.1 | 894 | 5 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 64.6 | 922 | 5.1 |
| 2021 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 73.7 | 921 | 4.9 |
| 2020 | 20 | 0 | 20 | - | 932 | 4.9 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 | 21 | - | - | 4.9 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 | 18 | - | - | 4.9 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 | 18 | - | - | 4.8 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 | 17 | - | - | 5.9 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 | 9 | - | - | 4.8 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 | 15 | - | - | 4.8 |
| 2013 | 15 | 1 | 14 | - | - | 5 |
| 2012 | 15 | 2 | 13 | - | - | 5 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 | 12 | - | - | 5 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 | 13 | - | - | 5 |
| 2009 | 12 | 1 | 11 | - | 969 | 4.8 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 | 13 | - | 969 | 5 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.