Callaghan College Waratah Campus vs Ingleburn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 146 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Waratah · Government high school · 7-10
848 students · ICSEA 957
Ingleburn High School
Ingleburn · Government high school · 7-12
782 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Callaghan College Waratah Campus Waratah NSW | Ingleburn High School Ingleburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #320 of 539 | #316 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #880 of 1,472 | #861 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 848 | 782 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 472 | 388 / 394 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 224 | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 68.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 11% |
| Suburb | Waratah 2298 | Ingleburn 2565 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | waratah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | ingleburn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (43.2 vs 43.8).
- •Ingleburn High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.1).
- •Callaghan College Waratah Campus is the larger school with 848 students compared with 782.
- •Ingleburn High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 0%).
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 Waratah Campus better than Ingleburn High 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 Callaghan College Waratah Campus and Ingleburn High School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Waratah and Ingleburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ingleburn High School has 11.4.
How do Callaghan College Waratah Campus and Ingleburn High School rank in NSW?
Callaghan College Waratah Campus is 320th of 539 and Ingleburn High School is 316th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.