Airds High School vs Briar Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 252 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Airds High School
Campbelltown · Government high school · 7-12
542 students · ICSEA 875
Briar Road Public School
Campbelltown · Government primary · P-6
263 students · ICSEA 835
| Measure | Airds High School Campbelltown NSW | Briar Road Public School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #403 of 539 | #1513 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1116 of 1,472 | #4594 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | P-6 |
| Students | 542 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 291 | 130 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 97 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 835 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.9 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 46% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | airds-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | briarrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Airds High School scores higher on the Success Index (32.8 vs 23.5).
- •Airds High School has the higher ICSEA (875 vs 835), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Airds High School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.0).
- •Airds High School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 263.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Airds High School better than Briar Road Public School?
On the Success Index, Airds High School ranks higher (32.8 vs 23.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Airds High School and Briar Road Public School?
About 252 m in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Airds High School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Briar Road Public School has 13.0.
How do Airds High School and Briar Road Public School rank in NSW?
Airds High School is 403rd of 539 and Briar Road Public School is 1513th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.