Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus vs Beecroft Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 599 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus
Beecroft · Independent combined · K-12
997 students · ICSEA 1173
Beecroft Public School
Beecroft · Government primary · K-6
837 students · ICSEA 1187
| Measure | Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus Beecroft NSW | Beecroft Public School Beecroft NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 314 | #59 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #120 of 1,259 | #253 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 997 | 837 |
| Girls / boys | 441 / 556 | 430 / 407 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 108 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1173 | 1187 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.4 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.7 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Beecroft 2119 | Beecroft 2119 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.arden.nsw.edu.au | beecroft-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.4 vs 79.0).
- •Beecroft Public School has the higher ICSEA (1187 vs 1173), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.5).
- •Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus is the larger school with 997 students compared with 837.
- •Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus has grown faster over five years (12% vs -7%).
- •Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus is a independent school while Beecroft Public School is a government 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 Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus better than Beecroft Public 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 Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus and Beecroft Public School?
About 599 m in a straight line, between Beecroft and Beecroft in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Beecroft Public School has 18.5.
How do Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus and Beecroft Public School rank in NSW?
Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus is 48th of 314 and Beecroft Public School is 59th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.