Dorchester School vs Putland School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 37 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dorchester School
Campbelltown · Government special · U
19 students · ICSEA 871
Putland School
Werrington · Government special · U
65 students · ICSEA 871
| Measure | Dorchester School Campbelltown NSW | Putland School Werrington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 19 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 10 | 0 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 871 | 871 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | – | 2.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 34% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Werrington 2747 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dorchester-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | putland-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Putland School is the larger school with 65 students compared with 19.
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 Dorchester School better than Putland School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dorchester School and Putland School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Werrington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Dorchester School and Putland School rank in NSW?
Dorchester School is unranked and Putland School is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.