Camden South Public School vs Elderslie High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Camden South Public School
Camden · Government primary · K-6
712 students · ICSEA 1021
Elderslie High School
Elderslie · Government high school · 7-12
857 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Camden South Public School Camden NSW | Elderslie High School Elderslie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #980 of 1,619 | #359 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3052 of 4,908 | #1010 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 712 | 857 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 345 | 407 / 450 |
| Foundation intake | 98 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 164 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 94 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 69.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Camden 2570 | Elderslie 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | camdensth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | elderslie-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Camden South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.4 vs 37.4).
- •Camden South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elderslie High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.0).
- •Elderslie High School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 712.
- •Camden South Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -18%).
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 South Public School better than Elderslie High School?
On the Success Index, Camden South Public School ranks higher (45.4 vs 37.4 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 South Public School and Elderslie High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Camden and Elderslie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camden South Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elderslie High School has 12.4.
How do Camden South Public School and Elderslie High School rank in NSW?
Camden South Public School is 980th of 1,619 and Elderslie High School is 359th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.