Camden High School vs Glenmore Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 32 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
Glenmore Park High School
Glenmore Park · Government high school · 7-12
956 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Camden High School Camden NSW | Glenmore Park High School Glenmore Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #374 of 539 | #334 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1049 of 1,472 | #926 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 912 | 956 |
| Girls / boys | 419 / 493 | 471 / 485 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 172 | 185 |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.5 | 79.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Camden 2570 | Glenmore Park 2745 |
| Council area | Camden | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | camden-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | glenmorepk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glenmore Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.1 vs 35.6).
- •Glenmore Park High School is the larger school with 956 students compared with 912.
- •Glenmore Park High School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Glenmore Park High School?
On the Success Index, Glenmore Park High School ranks higher (41.1 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 Glenmore Park High School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Camden and Glenmore Park 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 Glenmore Park High School has 12.0.
How do Camden High School and Glenmore Park High School rank in NSW?
Camden High School is 374th of 539 and Glenmore Park High School is 334th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.