Australian Christian College - Singleton vs Singleton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Singleton
Singleton · Independent combined · K-12
389 students · ICSEA 1005
Singleton Public School
Singleton · Government primary · K-6
353 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Singleton Singleton NSW | Singleton Public School Singleton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #232 of 314 | #1355 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #765 of 1,259 | #4175 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 389 | 353 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 185 | 154 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 58 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +106% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 22% |
| Suburb | Singleton 2330 | Singleton 2330 |
| Council area | Singleton | Singleton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/ | singleton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Singleton scores higher on the Success Index (44.9 vs 29.4).
- •Australian Christian College - Singleton has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Christian College - Singleton has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Australian Christian College - Singleton is the larger school with 389 students compared with 353.
- •Australian Christian College - Singleton has grown faster over five years (106% vs -18%).
- •Australian Christian College - Singleton is a independent school while Singleton 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 - Singleton better than Singleton Public School?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College - Singleton ranks higher (44.9 vs 29.4 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 Australian Christian College - Singleton and Singleton Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Singleton and Singleton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Singleton has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Singleton Public School has 13.4.
How do Australian Christian College - Singleton and Singleton Public School rank in NSW?
Australian Christian College - Singleton is 232nd of 314 and Singleton Public School is 1355th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.