Curran Public School vs Macarthur Adventist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km 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
Macarthur Adventist College
Macquarie Fields · Independent combined · K-12
695 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Curran Public School Macquarie Fields NSW | Macarthur Adventist College Macquarie Fields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1258 of 1,619 | #189 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3899 of 4,908 | #598 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 275 | 695 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 149 | 340 / 355 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 883 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 48.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 26.7 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 2% |
| 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 | www.macarthur.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Macarthur Adventist College scores higher on the Success Index (52.6 vs 33.2).
- •Macarthur Adventist College has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Curran Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.4).
- •Macarthur Adventist College is the larger school with 695 students compared with 275.
- •Curran Public School is a government school while Macarthur Adventist 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 Macarthur Adventist College?
On the Success Index, Macarthur Adventist College ranks higher (52.6 vs 33.2 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 Curran Public School and Macarthur Adventist College?
About 1.6 km 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 Macarthur Adventist College has 14.4.
How do Curran Public School and Macarthur Adventist College rank in NSW?
Curran Public School is 1258th of 1,619 and Macarthur Adventist College is 189th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.