Campbelltown Performing Arts High School vs St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
Campbelltown · Government high school · 7-12
893 students · ICSEA 950
St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Campbelltown · Catholic primary · K-6
554 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Campbelltown Performing Arts High School Campbelltown NSW | St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #501 of 539 | #550 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1365 of 1,472 | #1691 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 893 | 554 |
| Girls / boys | 462 / 431 | 279 / 275 |
| Foundation intake | – | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.4 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 4% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | campbellto-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sjctdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 22.8).
- •St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Campbelltown Performing Arts High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.5).
- •Campbelltown Performing Arts High School is the larger school with 893 students compared with 554.
- •St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -19%).
- •Campbelltown Performing Arts High School is a government school while St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Campbelltown Performing Arts High School better than St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School ranks higher (62.6 vs 22.8 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 Campbelltown Performing Arts High School and St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School has 16.5.
How do Campbelltown Performing Arts High School and St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School is 501st of 539 and St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School is 550th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.