Plumpton High School vs Western Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 180 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
Western Grammar School
Plumpton · Independent combined · K-12
387 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Plumpton High School Plumpton NSW | Western Grammar School Plumpton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 539 | #130 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #922 of 1,472 | #418 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,182 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 596 / 586 | 200 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | – | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 235 | 33 |
| Year 12 cohort | 132 | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.2 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Plumpton 2761 | Plumpton 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | plumpton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wgs.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Western Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 41.2).
- •Western Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Plumpton High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.7).
- •Plumpton High School is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 387.
- •Plumpton High School is a government school while Western Grammar 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 Plumpton High School better than Western Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Western Grammar School ranks higher (62.3 vs 41.2 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 Western Grammar School?
About 180 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 Western Grammar School has 14.7.
How do Plumpton High School and Western Grammar School rank in NSW?
Plumpton High School is 333rd of 539 and Western Grammar School is 130th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.