Elderslie High School vs Great Lakes College Senior Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 268 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elderslie High School
Elderslie · Government high school · 7-12
857 students · ICSEA 988
Great Lakes College Senior Campus
Tuncurry · Government high school · 11-12
349 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Elderslie High School Elderslie NSW | Great Lakes College Senior Campus Tuncurry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #359 of 539 | #280 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1010 of 1,472 | #738 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 857 | 349 |
| Girls / boys | 407 / 450 | 171 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 164 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 94 | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.0 | 39.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 15% |
| Suburb | Elderslie 2570 | Tuncurry 2428 |
| Council area | Camden | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | elderslie-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | glcsenior-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Great Lakes College Senior Campus scores higher on the Success Index (50.3 vs 37.4).
- •Great Lakes College Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.4).
- •Elderslie High School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 349.
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 Elderslie High School better than Great Lakes College Senior Campus?
On the Success Index, Great Lakes College Senior Campus ranks higher (50.3 vs 37.4 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 Elderslie High School and Great Lakes College Senior Campus?
About 268 km in a straight line, between Elderslie and Tuncurry in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elderslie High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Great Lakes College Senior Campus has 8.8.
How do Elderslie High School and Great Lakes College Senior Campus rank in NSW?
Elderslie High School is 359th of 539 and Great Lakes College Senior Campus is 280th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.