Cambridge Park High School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
St Joseph's Primary School
Kingswood · Catholic primary · K-6
310 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Cambridge Park High School Cambridge Park NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Kingswood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #452 of 539 | #498 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1235 of 1,472 | #1508 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 633 | 310 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 331 | 135 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 117 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 11% |
| Suburb | Cambridge Park 2747 | Kingswood 2747 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cambridge-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stjosephskingswood.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 27.8).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cambridge Park High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.7).
- •Cambridge Park High School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 310.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -8%).
- •Cambridge Park High School is a government school while St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic 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 Park High School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (64.4 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 St Joseph's Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cambridge Park and Kingswood 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 St Joseph's Primary School has 11.7.
How do Cambridge Park High School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Cambridge Park High School is 452nd of 539 and St Joseph's Primary School is 498th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.