Australian Christian College - Marsden Park vs Northbourne Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Marsden Park
Riverstone · Independent combined · K-12
2,523 students · ICSEA 1101
Northbourne Public School
Marsden Park · Government primary · K-6
1,711 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Marsden Park Riverstone NSW | Northbourne Public School Marsden Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 314 | #321 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #272 of 1,259 | #1067 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 2,523 | 1,711 |
| Girls / boys | 1,400 / 1,123 | 827 / 884 |
| Foundation intake | 119 | 240 |
| Year 7 cohort | 257 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +219% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.2 | 99.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.4 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Riverstone 2765 | Marsden Park 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/marsdenpark/ | northbourn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.4 vs 69.4).
- •Australian Christian College - Marsden Park has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northbourne Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.7).
- •Australian Christian College - Marsden Park is the larger school with 2,523 students compared with 1,711.
- •Australian Christian College - Marsden Park is a independent school while Northbourne 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 Australian Christian College - Marsden Park better than Northbourne 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 Australian Christian College - Marsden Park and Northbourne Public School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Riverstone and Marsden Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Marsden Park has 19.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northbourne Public School has 17.3.
How do Australian Christian College - Marsden Park and Northbourne Public School rank in NSW?
Australian Christian College - Marsden Park is 92nd of 314 and Northbourne Public School is 321st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.