Caroline Chisholm College vs Fernhill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caroline Chisholm College
Glenmore Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,011 students · ICSEA 1054
Fernhill School
Glenmore Park · Government special · U
129 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park NSW | Fernhill School Glenmore Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #490 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,011 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 1,011 / 0 | 42 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.3 | 25.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 24.1 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 14% |
| Suburb | Glenmore Park 2745 | Glenmore Park 2745 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cccglenmorepark.catholic.edu.au | fernhill-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Caroline Chisholm College has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fernhill School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 14.0).
- •Caroline Chisholm College is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 129.
- •Fernhill School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 0%).
- •Caroline Chisholm College is a catholic school while Fernhill School is a government 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 Caroline Chisholm College better than Fernhill School?
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 Caroline Chisholm College and Fernhill School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Glenmore Park and Glenmore Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caroline Chisholm College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fernhill School has 5.1.
How do Caroline Chisholm College and Fernhill School rank in NSW?
Caroline Chisholm College is 196th of 539 and Fernhill School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.