Ambarvale Public School vs Sherwood Hills Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ambarvale Public School
Ambarvale · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 944
Sherwood Hills Christian School
Bradbury · Independent combined · K-12
145 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Ambarvale Public School Ambarvale NSW | Sherwood Hills Christian School Bradbury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1165 of 1,619 | #206 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3643 of 4,908 | #656 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 433 | 145 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 222 | 68 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ambarvale 2560 | Bradbury 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ambarvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sherwoodhills.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Hills Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (50.1 vs 36.9).
- •Sherwood Hills Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sherwood Hills Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.8).
- •Ambarvale Public School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 145.
- •Ambarvale Public School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 7%).
- •Ambarvale Public School is a government school while Sherwood Hills Christian 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 Ambarvale Public School better than Sherwood Hills Christian School?
On the Success Index, Sherwood Hills Christian School ranks higher (50.1 vs 36.9 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 Public School and Sherwood Hills Christian School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ambarvale and Bradbury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ambarvale Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sherwood Hills Christian School has 12.4.
How do Ambarvale Public School and Sherwood Hills Christian School rank in NSW?
Ambarvale Public School is 1165th of 1,619 and Sherwood Hills Christian School is 206th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.