Arndell Anglican College vs St Matthew's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.5 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
St Matthew's Primary School
Windsor · Catholic primary · K-6
303 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Arndell Anglican College Oakville NSW | St Matthew's Primary School Windsor NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 314 | #718 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #493 of 1,259 | #2184 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,220 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 649 / 571 | 154 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 148 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.8 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Oakville 2765 | Windsor 2756 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.arndell.nsw.edu.au/ | www.stmatthewswindsor.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Arndell Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (58.2 vs 56.8).
- •Arndell Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arndell Anglican College is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 303.
- •St Matthew's Primary School has grown faster over five years (46% vs 4%).
- •Arndell Anglican College is a independent school while St Matthew's Primary School is a catholic 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 St Matthew's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Arndell Anglican College ranks higher (58.2 vs 56.8 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 St Matthew's Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Windsor 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 St Matthew's Primary School has 13.2.
How do Arndell Anglican College and St Matthew's Primary School rank in NSW?
Arndell Anglican College is 157th of 314 and St Matthew's Primary School is 718th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.