Airds High School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 658 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
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Campbelltown · Catholic primary · K-6
341 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Airds High School Campbelltown NSW | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #403 of 539 | #626 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1116 of 1,472 | #1904 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 542 | 341 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 291 | 191 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 97 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.9 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 7% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | airds-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 32.8).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Airds High School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 16.1).
- •Airds High School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 341.
- •Airds High School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 6%).
- •Airds High School is a government school while St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.3 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 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 658 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 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has 16.1.
How do Airds High School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Airds High School is 403rd of 539 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 626th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.