Aspect Macarthur School vs Elderslie High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspect Macarthur School
Cobbitty · Independent special · U
135 students · ICSEA 1032
Elderslie High School
Elderslie · Government high school · 7-12
857 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Aspect Macarthur School Cobbitty NSW | Elderslie High School Elderslie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #359 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1010 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 135 | 857 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 106 | 407 / 450 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 164 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 94 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 69.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Cobbitty 2570 | Elderslie 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | elderslie-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Aspect Macarthur School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect Macarthur School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 12.4).
- •Elderslie High School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 135.
- •Aspect Macarthur School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -18%).
- •Aspect Macarthur School is a independent school while Elderslie High 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 Aspect Macarthur School better than Elderslie High 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 Aspect Macarthur School and Elderslie High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cobbitty and Elderslie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect Macarthur School has 4.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elderslie High School has 12.4.
How do Aspect Macarthur School and Elderslie High School rank in NSW?
Aspect Macarthur School is unranked and Elderslie High School is 359th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.