Arndell Anglican College vs Oakville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arndell Anglican College
Oakville · Independent combined · K-12
1,220 students · ICSEA 1064
Oakville Public School
Oakville · Government primary · K-6
612 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Arndell Anglican College Oakville NSW | Oakville Public School Oakville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 314 | #655 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #493 of 1,259 | #2001 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,220 | 612 |
| Girls / boys | 649 / 571 | 282 / 330 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 110 |
| Year 7 cohort | 148 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.8 | 34.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Oakville 2765 | Oakville 2765 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.arndell.nsw.edu.au/ | oakville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (58.2 vs 59.1).
- •Arndell Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arndell Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.7).
- •Arndell Anglican College is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 612.
- •Oakville Public School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 4%).
- •Arndell Anglican College is a independent school while Oakville 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 Arndell Anglican College better than Oakville 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 Arndell Anglican College and Oakville Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arndell Anglican College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakville Public School has 17.7.
How do Arndell Anglican College and Oakville Public School rank in NSW?
Arndell Anglican College is 157th of 314 and Oakville Public School is 655th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.