Airds High School vs St Patrick's College Campbelltown
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km 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
St Patrick's College Campbelltown
Campbelltown · Independent high school · 7-12
698 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Airds High School Campbelltown NSW | St Patrick's College Campbelltown Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #403 of 539 | #207 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1116 of 1,472 | #518 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 542 | 698 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 291 | 698 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 97 | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | 110 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.9 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 38.8 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 6% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | airds-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.saintpatricks.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 32.8).
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Airds High School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.2).
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown is the larger school with 698 students compared with 542.
- •Airds High School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -2%).
- •Airds High School is a government school while St Patrick's College Campbelltown is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Patrick's College Campbelltown?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's College Campbelltown ranks higher (59.9 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 St Patrick's College Campbelltown?
About 1.0 km 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 St Patrick's College Campbelltown has 13.2.
How do Airds High School and St Patrick's College Campbelltown rank in NSW?
Airds High School is 403rd of 539 and St Patrick's College Campbelltown is 207th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.