Camden Haven High School vs Erskine Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 301 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Camden Haven High School
Laurieton · Government high school · 7-12
896 students · ICSEA 962
Erskine Park High School
Erskine Park · Government high school · 7-12
835 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Camden Haven High School Laurieton NSW | Erskine Park High School Erskine Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #291 of 539 | #453 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #783 of 1,472 | #1236 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 896 | 835 |
| Girls / boys | 464 / 432 | 395 / 440 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | 124 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.5 | 67.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 9% |
| Suburb | Laurieton 2443 | Erskine Park 2759 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | camdenhave-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | erskinepk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Camden Haven High School scores higher on the Success Index (47.7 vs 27.8).
- •Camden Haven High School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 12.3).
- •Camden Haven High School is the larger school with 896 students compared with 835.
- •Camden Haven High School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -18%).
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 Camden Haven High School better than Erskine Park High School?
On the Success Index, Camden Haven High School ranks higher (47.7 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 Camden Haven High School and Erskine Park High School?
About 301 km in a straight line, between Laurieton and Erskine Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camden Haven High School has 6.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Erskine Park High School has 12.3.
How do Camden Haven High School and Erskine Park High School rank in NSW?
Camden Haven High School is 291st of 539 and Erskine Park High School is 453rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.