Broughton Anglican College vs Mary Brooksbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 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
Mary Brooksbank School
Rosemeadow · Government special · U
123 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Broughton Anglican College Menangle Park NSW | Mary Brooksbank School Rosemeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #132 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #425 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 1,381 | 123 |
| Girls / boys | 668 / 713 | 33 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 132 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.4 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.7 | 24.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 66% |
| 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 | marybrooks-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Broughton Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary Brooksbank School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 12.7).
- •Broughton Anglican College is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 123.
- •Broughton Anglican College has grown faster over five years (28% vs 21%).
- •Broughton Anglican College is a independent school while Mary Brooksbank 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 Broughton Anglican College better than Mary Brooksbank School?
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 Broughton Anglican College and Mary Brooksbank School?
About 2.3 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 Mary Brooksbank School has 4.7.
How do Broughton Anglican College and Mary Brooksbank School rank in NSW?
Broughton Anglican College is 132nd of 314 and Mary Brooksbank School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.