Camden High School vs Monaro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 276 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
Monaro High School
Cooma North · Government high school · 7-12
372 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Camden High School Camden NSW | Monaro High School Cooma North NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #374 of 539 | #315 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1049 of 1,472 | #856 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 912 | 372 |
| Girls / boys | 419 / 493 | 190 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 172 | 67 |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.5 | 42.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Camden 2570 | Cooma North 2630 |
| Council area | Camden | Snowy Monaro |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | camden-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | monaro-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Monaro High School scores higher on the Success Index (44.2 vs 35.6).
- •Monaro High School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monaro High School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.4).
- •Camden High School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 372.
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 Monaro High School?
On the Success Index, Monaro High School ranks higher (44.2 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 Monaro High School?
About 276 km in a straight line, between Camden and Cooma North 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 Monaro High School has 8.7.
How do Camden High School and Monaro High School rank in NSW?
Camden High School is 374th of 539 and Monaro High School is 315th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.