Airds High School vs Dorchester School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 191 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
Dorchester School
Campbelltown · Government special · U
19 students · ICSEA 871
| Measure | Airds High School Campbelltown NSW | Dorchester School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #403 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1116 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 542 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 291 | 9 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 97 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 871 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.9 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 37% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | airds-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | dorchester-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Airds High School has the higher ICSEA (875 vs 871), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Airds High School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 19.
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 Dorchester School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Airds High School and Dorchester School?
About 191 m in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Airds High School and Dorchester School rank in NSW?
Airds High School is 403rd of 539 and Dorchester School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.