Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus vs Robert Townson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 133 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus
Bathurst · Government high school · 7-12
917 students · ICSEA 963
Robert Townson High School
Raby · Government high school · 7-12
742 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus Bathurst NSW | Robert Townson High School Raby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #377 of 539 | #336 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1059 of 1,472 | #939 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 917 | 742 |
| Girls / boys | 433 / 484 | 361 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 162 | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.6 | 62.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 8% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | Raby 2566 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bathurst-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | roberttown-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Robert Townson High School scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 35.1).
- •Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus is the larger school with 917 students compared with 742.
- •Robert Townson High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -15%).
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 Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus better than Robert Townson High School?
On the Success Index, Robert Townson High School ranks higher (40.6 vs 35.1 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 Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus and Robert Townson High School?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Bathurst and Raby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Robert Townson High School has 11.9.
How do Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus and Robert Townson High School rank in NSW?
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus is 377th of 539 and Robert Townson High School is 336th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.