Eschol Park Public School vs Odyssey College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 725 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eschol Park Public School
Eschol Park · Government primary · K-6
326 students · ICSEA 979
Odyssey College
Eagle Vale · Independent special · 11
86 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Eschol Park Public School Eschol Park NSW | Odyssey College Eagle Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1210 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3772 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 11 |
| Students | 326 | 86 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 172 | 28 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 24% |
| Suburb | Eschol Park 2558 | Eagle Vale 2558 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | escholpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.odysseyhouse.com.au |
The verdict
- •Eschol Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Odyssey College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.5).
- •Eschol Park Public School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 86.
- •Eschol Park Public School is a government school while Odyssey 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 Eschol Park Public School better than Odyssey 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 Eschol Park Public School and Odyssey College?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Eschol Park and Eagle Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eschol Park Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Odyssey College has 13.0.
How do Eschol Park Public School and Odyssey College rank in NSW?
Eschol Park Public School is 1210th of 1,619 and Odyssey College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.