Barham High School vs Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 635 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barham High School
Barham · Government high school · 7-12
184 students · ICSEA 951
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
Campbelltown · Government high school · 7-12
893 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Barham High School Barham NSW | Campbelltown Performing Arts High School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #355 of 539 | #501 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #999 of 1,472 | #1365 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 184 | 893 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 91 | 462 / 431 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | 180 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 64.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 12% |
| Suburb | Barham 2732 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Murray River | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | barham-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | campbellto-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Barham High School scores higher on the Success Index (37.9 vs 22.8).
- •Barham High School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barham High School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 13.9).
- •Campbelltown Performing Arts High School is the larger school with 893 students compared with 184.
- •Barham High School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -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 Barham High School better than Campbelltown Performing Arts High School?
On the Success Index, Barham High School ranks higher (37.9 vs 22.8 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 Barham High School and Campbelltown Performing Arts High School?
About 635 km in a straight line, between Barham and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barham High School has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Campbelltown Performing Arts High School has 13.9.
How do Barham High School and Campbelltown Performing Arts High School rank in NSW?
Barham High School is 355th of 539 and Campbelltown Performing Arts High School is 501st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.