Gledswood Hills High School vs St Benedict's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gledswood Hills High School
Gledswood Hills · Government high school · 7-9
87 students · ICSEA 1013
St Benedict's Catholic College
Oran Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,074 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Gledswood Hills High School Gledswood Hills NSW | St Benedict's Catholic College Oran Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 539 | #230 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #556 of 1,472 | #595 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-9 | 7-12 |
| Students | 87 | 1,074 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 42 | 580 / 494 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 87 | 214 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 75.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 24.9 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Gledswood Hills 2557 | Oran Park 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gledswoodhills-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ | www.sbccdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gledswood Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 56.4).
- •St Benedict's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gledswood Hills High School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 14.2).
- •St Benedict's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 87.
- •Gledswood Hills High School is a government school while St Benedict's Catholic College is a catholic 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 Gledswood Hills High School better than St Benedict's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Gledswood Hills High School ranks higher (58.1 vs 56.4 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 Gledswood Hills High School and St Benedict's Catholic College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gledswood Hills and Oran Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gledswood Hills High School has 7.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict's Catholic College has 14.2.
How do Gledswood Hills High School and St Benedict's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Gledswood Hills High School is 219th of 539 and St Benedict's Catholic College is 230th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.