Plumpton High School vs Plumpton House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 483 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Plumpton High School
Plumpton · Government high school · 7-12
1,182 students · ICSEA 966
Plumpton House School
Plumpton · Government special · U
30 students · ICSEA 827
| Measure | Plumpton High School Plumpton NSW | Plumpton House School Plumpton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #922 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,182 | 30 |
| Girls / boys | 596 / 586 | 7 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 235 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 132 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 827 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 2.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.2 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 60% |
| Suburb | Plumpton 2761 | Plumpton 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | plumpton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | plumptonho-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Plumpton High School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 827), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Plumpton House School has fewer students per teacher (2.7 vs 13.9).
- •Plumpton High School is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 30.
- •Plumpton High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -19%).
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 Plumpton High School better than Plumpton House 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 Plumpton High School and Plumpton House School?
About 483 m in a straight line, between Plumpton and Plumpton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Plumpton High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Plumpton House School has 2.7.
How do Plumpton High School and Plumpton House School rank in NSW?
Plumpton High School is 333rd of 539 and Plumpton House School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.