Denham Court Public School vs Mount Carmel Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Denham Court Public School
Denham Court · Government primary · K-6
826 students · ICSEA 1068
Mount Carmel Catholic College
Varroville · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,142 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Denham Court Public School Denham Court NSW | Mount Carmel Catholic College Varroville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #492 of 1,619 | #203 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1496 of 4,908 | #510 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 826 | 1,142 |
| Girls / boys | 379 / 447 | 575 / 567 |
| Foundation intake | 102 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 221 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 157 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 83.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Denham Court 2565 | Varroville 2566 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | denhamcourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mcccdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Denham Court Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 60.3).
- •Denham Court Public School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.5).
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 826.
- •Denham Court Public School is a government school while Mount Carmel Catholic College is a catholic 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 Denham Court Public School better than Mount Carmel Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Denham Court Public School ranks higher (64.5 vs 60.3 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 Denham Court Public School and Mount Carmel Catholic College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Denham Court and Varroville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Denham Court Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Carmel Catholic College has 13.7.
How do Denham Court Public School and Mount Carmel Catholic College rank in NSW?
Denham Court Public School is 492nd of 1,619 and Mount Carmel Catholic College is 203rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.