Camden High School vs Mount Hunter Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.8 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
Mount Hunter Public School
Camden · Government primary · K-6
32 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Camden High School Camden NSW | Mount Hunter Public School Camden NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 64 Top 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 | 32 |
| Girls / boys | 419 / 493 | 16 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | – | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | 172 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.5 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Camden 2570 | Camden 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | camden-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mthunter-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Hunter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 35.6).
- •Mount Hunter Public School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Hunter Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.4).
- •Camden High School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 32.
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 Mount Hunter Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Hunter Public School ranks higher (63.6 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 Mount Hunter Public School?
About 3.8 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 Mount Hunter Public School has 11.9.
How do Camden High School and Mount Hunter Public School rank in NSW?
Camden High School is 374th of 539 and Mount Hunter Public School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.