Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus vs Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus
Jesmond · Government high school · 11-12
659 students · ICSEA 980
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
Wallsend · Government high school · 7-10
890 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus Jesmond NSW | Callaghan College Wallsend Campus Wallsend NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #265 of 539 | #392 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #692 of 1,472 | #1089 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 659 | 890 |
| Girls / boys | 332 / 327 | 437 / 453 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 262 |
| Year 12 cohort | 314 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.5 | 75.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 15% |
| Suburb | Jesmond 2299 | Wallsend 2287 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jesmondcc-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | wallsend-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus scores higher on the Success Index (52.1 vs 33.9).
- •Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.7).
- •Callaghan College Wallsend Campus is the larger school with 890 students compared with 659.
- •Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus has grown faster over five years (7% vs -20%).
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 Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus better than Callaghan College Wallsend Campus?
On the Success Index, Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus ranks higher (52.1 vs 33.9 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 Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus and Callaghan College Wallsend Campus?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Jesmond and Wallsend in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Callaghan College Wallsend Campus has 11.7.
How do Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus and Callaghan College Wallsend Campus rank in NSW?
Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus is 265th of 539 and Callaghan College Wallsend Campus is 392nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.