Bardia Public School vs Macarthur Adventist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bardia Public School
Bardia · Government primary · K-6
953 students · ICSEA 1070
Macarthur Adventist College
Macquarie Fields · Independent combined · K-12
695 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Bardia Public School Bardia NSW | Macarthur Adventist College Macquarie Fields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #317 of 1,619 | #189 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1056 of 4,908 | #598 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 953 | 695 |
| Girls / boys | 460 / 493 | 340 / 355 |
| Foundation intake | 122 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.2 | 48.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 26.7 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bardia 2565 | Macquarie Fields 2564 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bardia-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.macarthur.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bardia Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.5 vs 52.6).
- •Bardia Public School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macarthur Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.7).
- •Bardia Public School is the larger school with 953 students compared with 695.
- •Bardia Public School has grown faster over five years (39% vs 8%).
- •Bardia Public School is a government school while Macarthur Adventist College is an independent 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 Bardia Public School better than Macarthur Adventist College?
On the Success Index, Bardia Public School ranks higher (69.5 vs 52.6 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 Bardia Public School and Macarthur Adventist College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bardia and Macquarie Fields in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bardia Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macarthur Adventist College has 14.4.
How do Bardia Public School and Macarthur Adventist College rank in NSW?
Bardia Public School is 317th of 1,619 and Macarthur Adventist College is 189th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.