Australian Christian College - Marsden Park vs Penrith Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 18 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
Penrith Anglican College
Orchard Hills · Independent combined · K-12
1,214 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Marsden Park Riverstone NSW | Penrith Anglican College Orchard Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 314 | #94 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #272 of 1,259 | #279 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 2,523 | 1,214 |
| Girls / boys | 1,400 / 1,123 | 587 / 627 |
| Foundation intake | 119 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | 257 | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +219% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.2 | 93.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.4 | 37.1 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Riverstone 2765 | Orchard Hills 2748 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/marsdenpark/ | www.penrith.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.4 vs 69.1).
- •Penrith Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.7).
- •Australian Christian College - Marsden Park is the larger school with 2,523 students compared with 1,214.
- •Australian Christian College - Marsden Park has grown faster over five years (219% vs 33%).
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 Penrith Anglican College?
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 Penrith Anglican College?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Riverstone and Orchard Hills 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 Penrith Anglican College has 12.9.
How do Australian Christian College - Marsden Park and Penrith Anglican College rank in NSW?
Australian Christian College - Marsden Park is 92nd of 314 and Penrith Anglican College is 94th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.