Condell Park High School vs Great Lakes College Forster Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 237 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
Great Lakes College Forster Campus
Forster · Government high school · 7-10
478 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Condell Park High School Condell Park NSW | Great Lakes College Forster Campus Forster NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #433 of 539 | #410 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1187 of 1,472 | #1130 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 876 | 478 |
| Girls / boys | 386 / 490 | 236 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 154 | 127 |
| Year 12 cohort | 108 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.8 | 50.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 24% |
| Suburb | Condell Park 2200 | Forster 2428 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | condellpk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | glcforster-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Great Lakes College Forster Campus scores higher on the Success Index (32.2 vs 29.7).
- •Great Lakes College Forster Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.1).
- •Condell Park High School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 478.
- •Condell Park High School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -22%).
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 Great Lakes College Forster Campus?
On the Success Index, Great Lakes College Forster Campus ranks higher (32.2 vs 29.7 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 Condell Park High School and Great Lakes College Forster Campus?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Condell Park and Forster 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 Great Lakes College Forster Campus has 9.5.
How do Condell Park High School and Great Lakes College Forster Campus rank in NSW?
Condell Park High School is 433rd of 539 and Great Lakes College Forster Campus is 410th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.