Airds High School vs John Warby Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 850 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
John Warby Public School
Airds · Government primary · P-6
228 students · ICSEA 907
| Measure | Airds High School Campbelltown NSW | John Warby Public School Airds NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #403 of 539 | #1183 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1116 of 1,472 | #3686 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | P-6 |
| Students | 542 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 291 | 94 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 97 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 907 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.9 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 25% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Airds 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | airds-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | johnwarby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •John Warby Public School scores higher on the Success Index (36.3 vs 32.8).
- •John Warby Public School has the higher ICSEA (907 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Airds High School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 228.
- •John Warby Public School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 15%).
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 John Warby Public School?
On the Success Index, John Warby Public School ranks higher (36.3 vs 32.8 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 John Warby Public School?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Airds 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 John Warby Public School has 9.5.
How do Airds High School and John Warby Public School rank in NSW?
Airds High School is 403rd of 539 and John Warby Public School is 1183rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.