Cambridge Park High School vs Cambridge Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 861 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Park High School
Cambridge Park · Government high school · 7-12
633 students · ICSEA 916
Cambridge Park Public School
Cambridge Park · Government primary · P-6
523 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Cambridge Park High School Cambridge Park NSW | Cambridge Park Public School Cambridge Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #452 of 539 | #1358 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1235 of 1,472 | #4182 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | P-6 |
| Students | 633 | 523 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 331 | 259 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | – | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | 117 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 16% |
| Suburb | Cambridge Park 2747 | Cambridge Park 2747 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cambridge-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | cambridgpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.2 vs 27.8).
- •Cambridge Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (926 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cambridge Park High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.4).
- •Cambridge Park High School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 523.
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 Park High School better than Cambridge Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Cambridge Park Public School ranks higher (29.2 vs 27.8 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 Park High School and Cambridge Park Public School?
About 861 m in a straight line, between Cambridge Park and Cambridge Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambridge Park High School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cambridge Park Public School has 14.4.
How do Cambridge Park High School and Cambridge Park Public School rank in NSW?
Cambridge Park High School is 452nd of 539 and Cambridge Park Public School is 1358th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.