Cumberland High School vs Telopea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland High School
Carlingford · Government high school · 7-12
1,173 students · ICSEA 1060
Telopea Public School
Telopea · Government primary · K-6
139 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Cumberland High School Carlingford NSW | Telopea Public School Telopea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 539 | #949 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #313 of 1,472 | #2926 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,173 | 139 |
| Girls / boys | 491 / 682 | 63 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 232 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 147 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +62% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.0 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 12% |
| Suburb | Carlingford 2118 | Telopea 2117 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cumberland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | telopea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cumberland High School scores higher on the Success Index (68.7 vs 46.9).
- •Cumberland High School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Telopea Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
- •Cumberland High School is the larger school with 1,173 students compared with 139.
- •Telopea Public School has grown faster over five years (62% vs 51%).
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 Cumberland High School better than Telopea Public School?
On the Success Index, Cumberland High School ranks higher (68.7 vs 46.9 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 Cumberland High School and Telopea Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Carlingford and Telopea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cumberland High School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Telopea Public School has 13.4.
How do Cumberland High School and Telopea Public School rank in NSW?
Cumberland High School is 125th of 539 and Telopea Public School is 949th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.