Bonnyrigg High School vs Camden Haven High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 304 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bonnyrigg High School
Bonnyrigg · Government high school · 7-12
1,642 students · ICSEA 962
Camden Haven High School
Laurieton · Government high school · 7-12
896 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Bonnyrigg High School Bonnyrigg NSW | Camden Haven High School Laurieton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #429 of 539 | #291 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1180 of 1,472 | #783 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,642 | 896 |
| Girls / boys | 775 / 867 | 464 / 432 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 299 | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | 243 | 109 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 6.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 115.6 | 128.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 16% |
| Suburb | Bonnyrigg 2177 | Laurieton 2443 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bonnyrigg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | camdenhave-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Camden Haven High School scores higher on the Success Index (47.7 vs 30.0).
- •Camden Haven High School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 14.2).
- •Bonnyrigg High School is the larger school with 1,642 students compared with 896.
- •Bonnyrigg High School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -12%).
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 Bonnyrigg High School better than Camden Haven High School?
On the Success Index, Camden Haven High School ranks higher (47.7 vs 30.0 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 Bonnyrigg High School and Camden Haven High School?
About 304 km in a straight line, between Bonnyrigg and Laurieton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bonnyrigg High School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Camden Haven High School has 6.9.
How do Bonnyrigg High School and Camden Haven High School rank in NSW?
Bonnyrigg High School is 429th of 539 and Camden Haven High School is 291st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.