Fernhill School vs Nepean Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fernhill School
Glenmore Park · Government special · U
129 students · ICSEA 956
Nepean Christian School
Mulgoa · Independent combined · K-12
541 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Fernhill School Glenmore Park NSW | Nepean Christian School Mulgoa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #210 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #665 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | K-12 |
| Students | 129 | 541 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 87 | 257 / 284 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 37.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 4% |
| Suburb | Glenmore Park 2745 | Mulgoa 2745 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fernhill-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.nepean.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nepean Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fernhill School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 14.3).
- •Nepean Christian School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 129.
- •Fernhill School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 8%).
- •Fernhill School is a government school while Nepean Christian School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Fernhill School better than Nepean Christian 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 Fernhill School and Nepean Christian School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Glenmore Park and Mulgoa in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fernhill School has 5.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nepean Christian School has 14.3.
How do Fernhill School and Nepean Christian School rank in NSW?
Fernhill School is unranked and Nepean Christian School is 210th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.