Curran Public School vs EDEN College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 799 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Curran Public School
Macquarie Fields · Government primary · K-6
275 students · ICSEA 883
EDEN College
Macquarie Fields · Independent special · 9-12
61 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Curran Public School Macquarie Fields NSW | EDEN College Macquarie Fields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1258 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3899 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 275 | 61 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 149 | 38 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +97% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 883 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 6.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 9.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 18% |
| Suburb | Macquarie Fields 2564 | Macquarie Fields 2564 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | curran-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | youthoffthestreets.com.au/programs/eden-college/ |
The verdict
- •EDEN College has the higher ICSEA (901 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •EDEN College has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 8.9).
- •Curran Public School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 61.
- •EDEN College has grown faster over five years (97% vs 8%).
- •Curran Public School is a government school while EDEN 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 Curran Public School better than EDEN 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 Curran Public School and EDEN College?
About 799 m in a straight line, between Macquarie Fields and Macquarie Fields in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curran Public School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and EDEN College has 6.3.
How do Curran Public School and EDEN College rank in NSW?
Curran Public School is 1258th of 1,619 and EDEN College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.