Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus vs Jesmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 272 m 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
Jesmond Public School
Jesmond · Government primary · K-6
216 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus Jesmond NSW | Jesmond Public School Jesmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #265 of 539 | #1245 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #692 of 1,472 | #3861 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 659 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 332 / 327 | 102 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | – | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 314 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.5 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 10% |
| Suburb | Jesmond 2299 | Jesmond 2299 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jesmondcc-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | jesmond-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus scores higher on the Success Index (52.1 vs 33.6).
- •Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.8).
- •Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus is the larger school with 659 students compared with 216.
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 Jesmond Public School?
On the Success Index, Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus ranks higher (52.1 vs 33.6 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 Jesmond Public School?
About 272 m in a straight line, between Jesmond and Jesmond 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 Jesmond Public School has 11.8.
How do Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus and Jesmond Public School rank in NSW?
Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus is 265th of 539 and Jesmond Public School is 1245th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.