Arndell Anglican College vs Pitt Town Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.1 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
Pitt Town Public School
Pitt Town · Government primary · K-6
290 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Arndell Anglican College Oakville NSW | Pitt Town Public School Pitt Town NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 314 | #1184 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #493 of 1,259 | #3687 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,220 | 290 |
| Girls / boys | 649 / 571 | 144 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 148 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.8 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 11% |
| Suburb | Oakville 2765 | Pitt Town 2756 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.arndell.nsw.edu.au/ | pitttown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Arndell Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (58.2 vs 36.3).
- •Arndell Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arndell Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.3).
- •Arndell Anglican College is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 290.
- •Arndell Anglican College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -1%).
- •Arndell Anglican College is a independent school while Pitt Town 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 Pitt Town Public School?
On the Success Index, Arndell Anglican College ranks higher (58.2 vs 36.3 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 Arndell Anglican College and Pitt Town Public School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Pitt Town 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 Pitt Town Public School has 16.3.
How do Arndell Anglican College and Pitt Town Public School rank in NSW?
Arndell Anglican College is 157th of 314 and Pitt Town Public School is 1184th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.