Camden High School vs Cawdor Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.4 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
Cawdor Public School
Camden · Government primary · K-6
76 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Camden High School Camden NSW | Cawdor Public School Camden NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #374 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1049 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 912 | 76 |
| Girls / boys | 419 / 493 | 29 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | – | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 172 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.5 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 11% |
| Suburb | Camden 2570 | Camden 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | camden-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | cawdor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cawdor Public School scores higher on the Success Index (40.0 vs 35.6).
- •Cawdor Public School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Camden High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.6).
- •Camden High School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 76.
- •Cawdor Public School has grown faster over five years (-11% 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 Cawdor Public School?
On the Success Index, Cawdor Public School ranks higher (40.0 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 Cawdor Public School?
About 3.4 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 Cawdor Public School has 14.6.
How do Camden High School and Cawdor Public School rank in NSW?
Camden High School is 374th of 539 and Cawdor Public School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.