Cranebrook High School vs St Paul's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cranebrook High School
Cranebrook · Government high school · 7-12
871 students · ICSEA 916
St Paul's Grammar School
Cranebrook · Independent combined · K-12
824 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Cranebrook High School Cranebrook NSW | St Paul's Grammar School Cranebrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #457 of 539 | #85 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1253 of 1,472 | #252 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 871 | 824 |
| Girls / boys | 419 / 452 | 392 / 432 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 171 | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | 81 | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.3 | 75.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 60.2 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cranebrook 2749 | Cranebrook 2749 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cranebrook-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpauls.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 27.2).
- •St Paul's Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.2).
- •Cranebrook High School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 824.
- •Cranebrook High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -2%).
- •Cranebrook High School is a government school while St Paul's Grammar School is an independent 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 Cranebrook High School better than St Paul's Grammar School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Grammar School ranks higher (70.7 vs 27.2 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 Cranebrook High School and St Paul's Grammar School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Cranebrook and Cranebrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranebrook High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Grammar School has 10.9.
How do Cranebrook High School and St Paul's Grammar School rank in NSW?
Cranebrook High School is 457th of 539 and St Paul's Grammar School is 85th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.