Erina High School vs Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 74 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Erina High School
Erina · Government high school · 7-12
781 students · ICSEA 996
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School
Emu Plains · Government high school · 7-12
807 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Erina High School Erina NSW | Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School Emu Plains NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #286 of 539 | #327 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #769 of 1,472 | #905 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 781 | 807 |
| Girls / boys | 389 / 392 | 488 / 319 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 148 | 136 |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | 132 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.1 | 67.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | Erina 2250 | Emu Plains 2750 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | erina-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | nepean-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Erina High School scores higher on the Success Index (48.5 vs 42.0).
- •Erina High School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
- •Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 781.
- •Erina High School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -26%).
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 Erina High School better than Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School?
On the Success Index, Erina High School ranks higher (48.5 vs 42.0 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 Erina High School and Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Erina and Emu Plains in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Erina High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School has 11.9.
How do Erina High School and Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School rank in NSW?
Erina High School is 286th of 539 and Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School is 327th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.