Casuarina School vs Marsden Park Anglican College
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.
Casuarina School
Riverstone · Government special · U
40 students · ICSEA 912
Marsden Park Anglican College
Marsden Park · Independent combined · K-8
733 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Casuarina School Riverstone NSW | Marsden Park Anglican College Marsden Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #116 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #369 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | K-8 |
| Students | 40 | 733 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 31 | 346 / 387 |
| Foundation intake | – | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 114 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 3.6 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 43.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 1% |
| Suburb | Riverstone 2765 | Marsden Park 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | casuarina-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | – |
The verdict
- •Marsden Park Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casuarina School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 17.0).
- •Marsden Park Anglican College is the larger school with 733 students compared with 40.
- •Casuarina School is a government school while Marsden Park Anglican 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 Casuarina School better than Marsden Park 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 Casuarina School and Marsden Park Anglican College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Riverstone and Marsden Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casuarina School has 3.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marsden Park Anglican College has 17.0.
How do Casuarina School and Marsden Park Anglican College rank in NSW?
Casuarina School is unranked and Marsden Park Anglican College is 116th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.