Caroline Chisholm College vs Nangamay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 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
Nangamay Public School
Glenmore Park · Government primary · K-6
413 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park NSW | Nangamay Public School Glenmore Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 539 | #612 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #490 of 1,472 | #1870 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,011 | 413 |
| Girls / boys | 1,011 / 0 | 207 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | – | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.3 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Glenmore Park 2745 | Glenmore Park 2745 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cccglenmorepark.catholic.edu.au | nangamay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.1 vs 60.7).
- •Caroline Chisholm College has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caroline Chisholm College has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.7).
- •Caroline Chisholm College is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 413.
- •Caroline Chisholm College is a catholic school while Nangamay Public 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 Nangamay Public 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 Nangamay Public School?
About 1.9 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 Nangamay Public School has 15.7.
How do Caroline Chisholm College and Nangamay Public School rank in NSW?
Caroline Chisholm College is 196th of 539 and Nangamay Public School is 612th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.