Canterbury Girls High School vs Cumberland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Girls High School
Canterbury · Government high school · 7-12
722 students · ICSEA 1059
Cumberland High School
Carlingford · Government high school · 7-12
1,173 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Canterbury Girls High School Canterbury NSW | Cumberland High School Carlingford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 539 | #125 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #523 of 1,472 | #313 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 722 | 1,173 |
| Girls / boys | 720 / 2 | 491 / 682 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 114 | 232 |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | 147 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.5 | 84.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Canterbury 2193 | Carlingford 2118 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | canterburg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | cumberland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cumberland High School scores higher on the Success Index (68.7 vs 59.7).
- •Cumberland High School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cumberland High School is the larger school with 1,173 students compared with 722.
- •Cumberland High School has grown faster over five years (51% vs -5%).
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 Canterbury Girls High School better than Cumberland High School?
On the Success Index, Cumberland High School ranks higher (68.7 vs 59.7 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 Canterbury Girls High School and Cumberland High School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Carlingford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canterbury Girls High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cumberland High School has 14.0.
How do Canterbury Girls High School and Cumberland High School rank in NSW?
Canterbury Girls High School is 209th of 539 and Cumberland High School is 125th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.