Broughton Anglican College vs John Therry Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broughton Anglican College
Menangle Park · Independent combined · K-12
1,381 students · ICSEA 1086
John Therry Catholic College
Rosemeadow · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,057 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Broughton Anglican College Menangle Park NSW | John Therry Catholic College Rosemeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #132 of 314 | #271 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #425 of 1,259 | #712 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,381 | 1,057 |
| Girls / boys | 668 / 713 | 508 / 549 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 132 | 201 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 123 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.4 | 79.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.7 | 28.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 11% |
| Suburb | Menangle Park 2563 | Rosemeadow 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.broughton.nsw.edu.au | www.jtccdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Broughton Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 51.3).
- •Broughton Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Broughton Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.3).
- •Broughton Anglican College is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 1,057.
- •Broughton Anglican College has grown faster over five years (28% vs 8%).
- •Broughton Anglican College is a independent school while John Therry Catholic College is a catholic 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 Broughton Anglican College better than John Therry Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Broughton Anglican College ranks higher (61.7 vs 51.3 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 Broughton Anglican College and John Therry Catholic College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Menangle Park and Rosemeadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broughton Anglican College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Therry Catholic College has 13.3.
How do Broughton Anglican College and John Therry Catholic College rank in NSW?
Broughton Anglican College is 132nd of 314 and John Therry Catholic College is 271st of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.