EDEN College vs James Meehan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 100 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
EDEN College
Macquarie Fields · Independent special · 9-12
61 students · ICSEA 901
James Meehan High School
Macquarie Fields · Government high school · 7-12
395 students · ICSEA 884
| Measure | EDEN College Macquarie Fields NSW | James Meehan High School Macquarie Fields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #387 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1078 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 61 | 395 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 23 | 179 / 216 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 76 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 34 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +97% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 884 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 46.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 20% |
| Suburb | Macquarie Fields 2564 | Macquarie Fields 2564 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | youthoffthestreets.com.au/programs/eden-college/ | jamesmeeha-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •EDEN College has the higher ICSEA (901 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •EDEN College has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 8.5).
- •James Meehan High School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 61.
- •EDEN College has grown faster over five years (97% vs 26%).
- •EDEN College is a independent school while James Meehan High 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 EDEN College better than James Meehan High 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 EDEN College and James Meehan High School?
About 100 m in a straight line, between Macquarie Fields and Macquarie Fields in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
EDEN College has 6.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and James Meehan High School has 8.5.
How do EDEN College and James Meehan High School rank in NSW?
EDEN College is unranked and James Meehan High School is 387th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.