Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School vs Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School
Emu Plains · Government high school · 7-12
807 students · ICSEA 994
Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre
Castlereagh · Government combined
| Measure | Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School Emu Plains NSW | Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre Castlereagh NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #327 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #905 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | – |
| Students | 807 | – |
| Girls / boys | 488 / 319 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 136 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 132 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.6 | 2.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 1.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | – |
| Indigenous students | 10% | – |
| Suburb | Emu Plains 2750 | Castlereagh 2749 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nepean-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.penrithlakeseec.com/ |
The verdict
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 Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School better than Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre?
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 Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School and Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Emu Plains and Castlereagh in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School and Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre rank in NSW?
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School is 327th of 539 and Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.