Arthur Phillip High School vs St Oliver's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur Phillip High School
Parramatta · Government high school · 7-12
1,636 students · ICSEA 994
St Oliver's Primary School
Harris Park · Catholic primary · K-6
167 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Arthur Phillip High School Parramatta NSW | St Oliver's Primary School Harris Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 539 | #139 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #667 of 1,472 | #539 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,636 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 622 / 1,014 | 71 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | – | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 266 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 243 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +47% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 117.3 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Parramatta 2150 | Harris Park 2150 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arthurphil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stoliversharrispark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Oliver's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 53.5).
- •St Oliver's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Oliver's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Arthur Phillip High School is the larger school with 1,636 students compared with 167.
- •Arthur Phillip High School has grown faster over five years (47% vs -3%).
- •Arthur Phillip High School is a government school while St Oliver'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 Arthur Phillip High School better than St Oliver's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Oliver's Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 53.5 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 Arthur Phillip High School and St Oliver's Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Parramatta and Harris Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arthur Phillip High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Oliver's Primary School has 13.3.
How do Arthur Phillip High School and St Oliver's Primary School rank in NSW?
Arthur Phillip High School is 253rd of 539 and St Oliver's Primary School is 139th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.