Cawdor Public School vs Mount Hunter Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cawdor Public School
Camden · Government primary · K-6
76 students · ICSEA 982
Mount Hunter Public School
Camden · Government primary · K-6
32 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Cawdor Public School Camden NSW | Mount Hunter Public School Camden NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 76 | 32 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 47 | 16 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 0% |
| Suburb | Camden 2570 | Camden 2570 |
| Council area | Wollondilly | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | cawdor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mthunter-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Hunter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 40.0).
- •Mount Hunter Public School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Hunter Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •Cawdor Public School is the larger school with 76 students compared with 32.
- •Cawdor Public School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -16%).
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 Cawdor Public School better than Mount Hunter Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Hunter Public School ranks higher (63.6 vs 40.0 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 Cawdor Public School and Mount Hunter Public School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Camden and Camden in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cawdor Public School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Hunter Public School has 11.9.
How do Cawdor Public School and Mount Hunter Public School rank in NSW?
Cawdor Public School is unranked and Mount Hunter Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.