Cambridge Park High School vs Cranebrook High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 4.0 km 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
Cranebrook High School
Cranebrook · Government high school · 7-12
871 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Cambridge Park High School Cambridge Park NSW | Cranebrook High School Cranebrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #452 of 539 | #457 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1235 of 1,472 | #1253 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 633 | 871 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 331 | 419 / 452 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 117 | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 71.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 23% |
| Suburb | Cambridge Park 2747 | Cranebrook 2749 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cambridge-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | cranebrook-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.8 vs 27.2).
- •Cambridge Park High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.2).
- •Cranebrook High School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 633.
- •Cranebrook High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -8%).
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 Cranebrook 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 Cambridge Park High School and Cranebrook High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Cambridge Park and Cranebrook 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 Cranebrook High School has 12.2.
How do Cambridge Park High School and Cranebrook High School rank in NSW?
Cambridge Park High School is 452nd of 539 and Cranebrook High School is 457th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.