Blacktown Youth College Incorporated vs Richard Johnson Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blacktown Youth College Incorporated
Hebersham · Independent special · 7-12
101 students · ICSEA 832
Richard Johnson Anglican College
Oakhurst · Independent combined · K-12
1,028 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Blacktown Youth College Incorporated Hebersham NSW | Richard Johnson Anglican College Oakhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #174 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #558 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 101 | 1,028 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 47 | 529 / 499 |
| Foundation intake | – | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | 113 |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 832 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 85% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 75.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 27.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hebersham 2770 | Oakhurst 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blacktownyouthcollege.nsw.edu.au | www.rjas.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 832), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blacktown Youth College Incorporated has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 13.7).
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 101.
- •Blacktown Youth College Incorporated has grown faster over five years (0% vs -7%).
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 Blacktown Youth College Incorporated better than Richard Johnson 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 Blacktown Youth College Incorporated and Richard Johnson Anglican College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hebersham and Oakhurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blacktown Youth College Incorporated has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richard Johnson Anglican College has 13.7.
How do Blacktown Youth College Incorporated and Richard Johnson Anglican College rank in NSW?
Blacktown Youth College Incorporated is unranked and Richard Johnson Anglican College is 174th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.