Briar Road Public School vs Dorchester School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 142 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Briar Road Public School
Campbelltown · Government primary · P-6
263 students · ICSEA 835
Dorchester School
Campbelltown · Government special · U
19 students · ICSEA 871
| Measure | Briar Road Public School Campbelltown NSW | Dorchester School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1513 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4594 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | P-6 | U |
| Students | 263 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 133 | 9 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 835 | 871 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 37% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | briarrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | dorchester-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dorchester School has the higher ICSEA (871 vs 835), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Briar Road Public School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 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 Briar Road Public School better than Dorchester School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Briar Road Public School and Dorchester School?
About 142 m in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Briar Road Public School and Dorchester School rank in NSW?
Briar Road Public School is 1513th of 1,619 and Dorchester School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.