EDEN College vs Macarthur Adventist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 851 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
Macarthur Adventist College
Macquarie Fields · Independent combined · K-12
695 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | EDEN College Macquarie Fields NSW | Macarthur Adventist College Macquarie Fields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #189 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #598 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 9-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 61 | 695 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 23 | 340 / 355 |
| Foundation intake | – | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +97% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 48.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 26.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 2% |
| 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/ | www.macarthur.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Macarthur Adventist College has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •EDEN College has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 14.4).
- •Macarthur Adventist College is the larger school with 695 students compared with 61.
- •EDEN College has grown faster over five years (97% vs 8%).
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 Macarthur Adventist 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 EDEN College and Macarthur Adventist College?
About 851 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 Macarthur Adventist College has 14.4.
How do EDEN College and Macarthur Adventist College rank in NSW?
EDEN College is unranked and Macarthur Adventist College is 189th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.