Bomaderry High School vs Cambewarra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bomaderry High School
Bomaderry · Government high school · 7-12
707 students · ICSEA 955
Cambewarra Public School
Cambewarra · Government primary · K-6
216 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Bomaderry High School Bomaderry NSW | Cambewarra Public School Cambewarra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #325 of 539 | #818 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #897 of 1,472 | #2498 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 707 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 362 / 345 | 113 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.4 | 13.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bomaderry 2541 | Cambewarra 2540 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bomaderry-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | cambewarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cambewarra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (52.8 vs 42.2).
- •Cambewarra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bomaderry High School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 16.5).
- •Bomaderry High School is the larger school with 707 students compared with 216.
- •Bomaderry High School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -13%).
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 Bomaderry High School better than Cambewarra Public School?
On the Success Index, Cambewarra Public School ranks higher (52.8 vs 42.2 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 Bomaderry High School and Cambewarra Public School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Bomaderry and Cambewarra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bomaderry High School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cambewarra Public School has 16.5.
How do Bomaderry High School and Cambewarra Public School rank in NSW?
Bomaderry High School is 325th of 539 and Cambewarra Public School is 818th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.