Broughton Anglican College vs Thomas Acres Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 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
Thomas Acres Public School
Ambarvale · Government primary · K-6
495 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Broughton Anglican College Menangle Park NSW | Thomas Acres Public School Ambarvale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #132 of 314 | #1389 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #425 of 1,259 | #4257 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,381 | 495 |
| Girls / boys | 668 / 713 | 244 / 251 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 132 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.4 | 32.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.7 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 15% |
| Suburb | Menangle Park 2563 | Ambarvale 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.broughton.nsw.edu.au | thomasacre-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Broughton Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 28.3).
- •Broughton Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Broughton Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.4).
- •Broughton Anglican College is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 495.
- •Broughton Anglican College has grown faster over five years (28% vs -7%).
- •Broughton Anglican College is a independent school while Thomas Acres 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 Broughton Anglican College better than Thomas Acres Public School?
On the Success Index, Broughton Anglican College ranks higher (61.7 vs 28.3 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 Thomas Acres Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Menangle Park and Ambarvale 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 Thomas Acres Public School has 15.4.
How do Broughton Anglican College and Thomas Acres Public School rank in NSW?
Broughton Anglican College is 132nd of 314 and Thomas Acres Public School is 1389th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.