Campbelltown Performing Arts High School vs St Peter's Heart
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 880 m 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 Peter's Heart
Campbelltown · Independent special · U
22 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Campbelltown Performing Arts High School Campbelltown NSW | St Peter's Heart Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #501 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1365 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 893 | 22 |
| Girls / boys | 462 / 431 | 10 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.4 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 0% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2570 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | campbellto-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpeters.nsw.edu.au/learning/heart |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Heart has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's Heart has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 13.9).
- •Campbelltown Performing Arts High School is the larger school with 893 students compared with 22.
- •Campbelltown Performing Arts High School is a government school while St Peter's Heart is an independent 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 Peter's Heart?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Campbelltown Performing Arts High School and St Peter's Heart?
About 880 m 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 Peter's Heart has 5.5.
How do Campbelltown Performing Arts High School and St Peter's Heart rank in NSW?
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School is 501st of 539 and St Peter's Heart is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.