Cabramatta High School vs Les Powell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km 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
Les Powell School
Mount Pritchard · Government special · U
76 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Cabramatta High School Cabramatta NSW | Les Powell School Mount Pritchard NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #415 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1144 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,624 | 76 |
| Girls / boys | 792 / 832 | 30 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 259 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 282 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 134.3 | 15.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cabramatta 2166 | Mount Pritchard 2170 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabramatta-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lespowell-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Les Powell School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Les Powell School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 12.1).
- •Cabramatta High School is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 76.
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 Les Powell 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 Cabramatta High School and Les Powell School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cabramatta and Mount Pritchard 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 Les Powell School has 4.9.
How do Cabramatta High School and Les Powell School rank in NSW?
Cabramatta High School is 415th of 539 and Les Powell School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.