EDEN College vs Macquarie Fields Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km 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
Macquarie Fields Public School
Macquarie Fields · Government primary · K-6
828 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | EDEN College Macquarie Fields NSW | Macquarie Fields Public School Macquarie Fields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #778 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2366 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 9-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 61 | 828 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 23 | 424 / 404 |
| Foundation intake | – | 105 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +97% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 45.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 4% |
| 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/ | macfields-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Macquarie Fields Public School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •EDEN College has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 18.3).
- •Macquarie Fields Public School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 61.
- •EDEN College has grown faster over five years (97% vs -15%).
- •EDEN College is a independent school while Macquarie Fields Public 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 Macquarie Fields Public 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 Macquarie Fields Public School?
About 1.1 km 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 Macquarie Fields Public School has 18.3.
How do EDEN College and Macquarie Fields Public School rank in NSW?
EDEN College is unranked and Macquarie Fields Public School is 778th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.