Camden High School vs Camden South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Camden High School
Camden · Government high school · 7-12
912 students · ICSEA 976
Camden South Public School
Camden · Government primary · K-6
712 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Camden High School Camden NSW | Camden South Public School Camden NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #374 of 539 | #980 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1049 of 1,472 | #3052 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 912 | 712 |
| Girls / boys | 419 / 493 | 367 / 345 |
| Foundation intake | – | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | 172 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.5 | 41.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Camden 2570 | Camden 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | camden-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | camdensth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Camden South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.4 vs 35.6).
- •Camden South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Camden High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.0).
- •Camden High School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 712.
- •Camden South Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -17%).
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 High School better than Camden South Public School?
On the Success Index, Camden South Public School ranks higher (45.4 vs 35.6 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 High School and Camden South Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Camden and Camden in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camden High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Camden South Public School has 17.0.
How do Camden High School and Camden South Public School rank in NSW?
Camden High School is 374th of 539 and Camden South Public School is 980th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.