Ambarvale High School vs Broughton Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ambarvale High School
Rosemeadow · Government high school · 7-12
807 students · ICSEA 925
Broughton Anglican College
Menangle Park · Independent combined · K-12
1,381 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Ambarvale High School Rosemeadow NSW | Broughton Anglican College Menangle Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #401 of 539 | #132 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1110 of 1,472 | #425 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 807 | 1,381 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 431 | 668 / 713 |
| Foundation intake | – | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 154 | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.3 | 108.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 52.7 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 3% |
| Suburb | Rosemeadow 2560 | Menangle Park 2563 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ambarvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.broughton.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Broughton Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 33.1).
- •Broughton Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ambarvale High School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.7).
- •Broughton Anglican College is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 807.
- •Broughton Anglican College has grown faster over five years (28% vs 5%).
- •Ambarvale High School is a government school while Broughton Anglican College 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 Ambarvale High School better than Broughton Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Broughton Anglican College ranks higher (61.7 vs 33.1 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 Ambarvale High School and Broughton Anglican College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Rosemeadow and Menangle Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ambarvale High School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Broughton Anglican College has 12.7.
How do Ambarvale High School and Broughton Anglican College rank in NSW?
Ambarvale High School is 401st of 539 and Broughton Anglican College is 132nd of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.