Camden Haven High School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.3 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
St Joseph's Primary School
Laurieton · Catholic primary · K-6
181 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Camden Haven High School Laurieton NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Laurieton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #291 of 539 | #773 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #783 of 1,472 | #2360 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 896 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 464 / 432 | 84 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.5 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 9% |
| Suburb | Laurieton 2443 | Laurieton 2443 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | camdenhave-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.larplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.6 vs 47.7).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Camden Haven High School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 13.5).
- •Camden Haven High School is the larger school with 896 students compared with 181.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -12%).
- •Camden Haven 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 Camden Haven High School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 47.7 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 St Joseph's Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Laurieton and Laurieton 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 St Joseph's Primary School has 13.5.
How do Camden Haven High School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Camden Haven High School is 291st of 539 and St Joseph's Primary School is 773rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.