Denham Court Public School vs Robert Townson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.7 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
Robert Townson High School
Raby · Government high school · 7-12
742 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Denham Court Public School Denham Court NSW | Robert Townson High School Raby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #492 of 1,619 | #336 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1496 of 4,908 | #939 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 826 | 742 |
| Girls / boys | 379 / 447 | 361 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | 102 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 62.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Denham Court 2565 | Raby 2566 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | denhamcourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | roberttown-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Denham Court Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 40.6).
- •Denham Court Public School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Robert Townson High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.5).
- •Denham Court Public School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 742.
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 Robert Townson High School?
On the Success Index, Denham Court Public School ranks higher (64.5 vs 40.6 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 Robert Townson High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Denham Court and Raby 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 Robert Townson High School has 11.9.
How do Denham Court Public School and Robert Townson High School rank in NSW?
Denham Court Public School is 492nd of 1,619 and Robert Townson High School is 336th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.