Condell Park High School vs Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 140 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Condell Park High School
Condell Park · Government high school · 7-12
876 students · ICSEA 936
Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus
Kelso · Government high school · 7-12
813 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Condell Park High School Condell Park NSW | Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus Kelso NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #433 of 539 | #423 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1187 of 1,472 | #1165 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 876 | 813 |
| Girls / boys | 386 / 490 | 386 / 427 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 154 | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | 108 | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.8 | 70.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 22.1 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 20% |
| Suburb | Condell Park 2200 | Kelso 2795 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | condellpk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kelso-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.7 vs 30.5).
- •Condell Park High School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 813.
- •Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus has grown faster over five years (1% vs -6%).
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 Condell Park High School better than Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus?
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 Condell Park High School and Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Condell Park and Kelso in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Condell Park High School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus has 11.6.
How do Condell Park High School and Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus rank in NSW?
Condell Park High School is 433rd of 539 and Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus is 423rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.