Caroline Chisholm College vs Glenmore Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 537 m 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
Glenmore Park High School
Glenmore Park · Government high school · 7-12
956 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park NSW | Glenmore Park High School Glenmore Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 539 | #334 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #490 of 1,472 | #926 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,011 | 956 |
| Girls / boys | 1,011 / 0 | 471 / 485 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | 185 |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.3 | 79.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Glenmore Park 2745 | Glenmore Park 2745 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cccglenmorepark.catholic.edu.au | glenmorepk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Caroline Chisholm College scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 41.1).
- •Caroline Chisholm College has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenmore Park High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.0).
- •Caroline Chisholm College is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 956.
- •Caroline Chisholm College is a catholic school while Glenmore Park High 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 Glenmore Park High School?
On the Success Index, Caroline Chisholm College ranks higher (61.1 vs 41.1 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 Caroline Chisholm College and Glenmore Park High School?
About 537 m 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 Glenmore Park High School has 12.0.
How do Caroline Chisholm College and Glenmore Park High School rank in NSW?
Caroline Chisholm College is 196th of 539 and Glenmore Park High School is 334th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.