Cambridge Gardens Public School vs St Dominic's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Gardens Public School
Cambridge Park · Government primary · K-6
341 students · ICSEA 965
St Dominic's College
Kingswood · Independent high school · 7-12
1,010 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Cambridge Gardens Public School Cambridge Park NSW | St Dominic's College Kingswood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1300 of 1,619 | #275 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4022 of 4,908 | #725 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 341 | 1,010 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 185 | 0 / 1,010 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 226 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 84.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 32.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 7% |
| Suburb | Cambridge Park 2747 | Kingswood 2747 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cambridgeg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stdominics.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Dominic's College scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 31.4).
- •St Dominic's College has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Dominic's College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.6).
- •St Dominic's College is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 341.
- •St Dominic's College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -28%).
- •Cambridge Gardens Public School is a government school while St Dominic's College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Cambridge Gardens Public School better than St Dominic's College?
On the Success Index, St Dominic's College ranks higher (50.8 vs 31.4 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 Cambridge Gardens Public School and St Dominic's College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cambridge Park and Kingswood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambridge Gardens Public School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Dominic's College has 11.9.
How do Cambridge Gardens Public School and St Dominic's College rank in NSW?
Cambridge Gardens Public School is 1300th of 1,619 and St Dominic's College is 275th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.