Arcadia Vale Public School vs Toronto Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Vale Public School
Arcadia Vale · Government primary · K-6
171 students · ICSEA 971
Toronto Adventist School
Toronto · Independent primary · K-6
43 students · ICSEA 1173
| Measure | Arcadia Vale Public School Arcadia Vale NSW | Toronto Adventist School Toronto NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #1051 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3291 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 171 | 43 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 94 | 26 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 1173 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 2.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 2% |
| Suburb | Arcadia Vale 2283 | Toronto 2283 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arcadiaval-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | toronto.adventist.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Toronto Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 41.9).
- •Toronto Adventist School has the higher ICSEA (1173 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arcadia Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.9).
- •Arcadia Vale Public School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 43.
- •Arcadia Vale Public School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 23%).
- •Arcadia Vale Public School is a government school while Toronto Adventist 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 Arcadia Vale Public School better than Toronto Adventist School?
On the Success Index, Toronto Adventist School ranks higher (81.9 vs 41.9 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 Arcadia Vale Public School and Toronto Adventist School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Arcadia Vale and Toronto in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arcadia Vale Public School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toronto Adventist School has 17.9.
How do Arcadia Vale Public School and Toronto Adventist School rank in NSW?
Arcadia Vale Public School is 1051st of 1,619 and Toronto Adventist School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.