Cabramatta High School vs Cabramatta West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 795 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cabramatta High School
Cabramatta · Government high school · 7-12
1,624 students · ICSEA 934
Cabramatta West Public School
Cabramatta · Government primary · K-6
477 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Cabramatta High School Cabramatta NSW | Cabramatta West Public School Cabramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #415 of 539 | #1222 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1144 of 1,472 | #3798 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,624 | 477 |
| Girls / boys | 792 / 832 | 222 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | – | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | 259 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 282 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 134.3 | 34.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cabramatta 2166 | Cabramatta 2166 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabramatta-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | cabramattw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cabramatta West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.6 vs 31.5).
- •Cabramatta West Public School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cabramatta High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Cabramatta High School is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 477.
- •Cabramatta High School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -9%).
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 Cabramatta High School better than Cabramatta West Public School?
On the Success Index, Cabramatta West Public School ranks higher (34.6 vs 31.5 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 Cabramatta High School and Cabramatta West Public School?
About 795 m in a straight line, between Cabramatta and Cabramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cabramatta High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cabramatta West Public School has 13.8.
How do Cabramatta High School and Cabramatta West Public School rank in NSW?
Cabramatta High School is 415th of 539 and Cabramatta West Public School is 1222nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.