Plumpton High School vs Plumpton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 305 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 Public School
Plumpton · Government primary · K-6
504 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Plumpton High School Plumpton NSW | Plumpton Public School Plumpton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 539 | #1113 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #922 of 1,472 | #3482 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,182 | 504 |
| Girls / boys | 596 / 586 | 240 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | – | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 235 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 132 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.2 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Plumpton 2761 | Plumpton 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | plumpton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | plumpton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Plumpton High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.2 vs 39.2).
- •Plumpton Public School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Plumpton High School is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 504.
- •Plumpton High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -2%).
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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Plumpton High School ranks higher (41.2 vs 39.2 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 Plumpton High School and Plumpton Public School?
About 305 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 Public School has 14.3.
How do Plumpton High School and Plumpton Public School rank in NSW?
Plumpton High School is 333rd of 539 and Plumpton Public School is 1113th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.