Plumpton House School vs Western Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 395 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Plumpton House School
Plumpton · Government special · U
30 students · ICSEA 827
Western Grammar School
Plumpton · Independent combined · K-12
387 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Plumpton House School Plumpton NSW | Western Grammar School Plumpton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #130 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #418 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | K-12 |
| Students | 30 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 23 | 200 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | – | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 33 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 827 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 2.7 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 60% | 1% |
| Suburb | Plumpton 2761 | Plumpton 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | plumptonho-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wgs.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Western Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 827), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Plumpton House School has fewer students per teacher (2.7 vs 14.7).
- •Western Grammar School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 30.
- •Western Grammar School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -19%).
- •Plumpton House 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 House School better than Western Grammar 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 House School and Western Grammar School?
About 395 m in a straight line, between Plumpton and Plumpton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Plumpton House School has 2.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Western Grammar School has 14.7.
How do Plumpton House School and Western Grammar School rank in NSW?
Plumpton House School is unranked and Western Grammar School is 130th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.