Barramurra Public School vs Oran Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barramurra Public School
Oran Park · Government primary · K-6
1,182 students · ICSEA 1044
Oran Park High School
Oran Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,579 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Barramurra Public School Oran Park NSW | Oran Park High School Oran Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #755 of 1,619 | #266 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2305 of 4,908 | #694 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,182 | 1,579 |
| Girls / boys | 522 / 660 | 765 / 814 |
| Foundation intake | 219 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 242 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 152 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +466% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 114.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 24.8 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Oran Park 2570 | Oran Park 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | barramurra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | oranpark-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Barramurra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (55.2 vs 52.0).
- •Barramurra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oran Park High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.6).
- •Oran Park High School is the larger school with 1,579 students compared with 1,182.
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 Barramurra Public School better than Oran Park High School?
On the Success Index, Barramurra Public School ranks higher (55.2 vs 52.0 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 Barramurra Public School and Oran Park High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Oran Park and Oran Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barramurra Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oran Park High School has 13.9.
How do Barramurra Public School and Oran Park High School rank in NSW?
Barramurra Public School is 755th of 1,619 and Oran Park High School is 266th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.