Blayney High School vs Cambridge Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 139 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blayney High School
Blayney · Government high school · 7-12
296 students · ICSEA 917
Cambridge Park High School
Cambridge Park · Government high school · 7-12
633 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Blayney High School Blayney NSW | Cambridge Park High School Cambridge Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #479 of 539 | #452 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1313 of 1,472 | #1235 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 296 | 633 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 147 | 302 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | 117 |
| Year 12 cohort | 26 | 73 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 62.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 18% |
| Suburb | Blayney 2799 | Cambridge Park 2747 |
| Council area | Blayney | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | blayney-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | cambridge-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (27.8 vs 24.9).
- •Blayney High School has the higher ICSEA (917 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blayney High School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.1).
- •Cambridge Park High School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 296.
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 Blayney High School better than Cambridge Park High School?
On the Success Index, Cambridge Park High School ranks higher (27.8 vs 24.9 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 Blayney High School and Cambridge Park High School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Blayney and Cambridge Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blayney High School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cambridge Park High School has 10.1.
How do Blayney High School and Cambridge Park High School rank in NSW?
Blayney High School is 479th of 539 and Cambridge Park High School is 452nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.