Eschol Park Public School vs Robert Townson High School
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.
Eschol Park Public School
Eschol Park · Government primary · K-6
326 students · ICSEA 979
Robert Townson High School
Raby · Government high school · 7-12
742 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Eschol Park Public School Eschol Park NSW | Robert Townson High School Raby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1210 of 1,619 | #336 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3772 of 4,908 | #939 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 326 | 742 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 172 | 361 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 62.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 8% |
| Suburb | Eschol Park 2558 | Raby 2566 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | escholpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | roberttown-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Robert Townson High School scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 35.0).
- •Eschol Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Robert Townson High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.5).
- •Robert Townson High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 326.
- •Robert Townson High School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Eschol Park Public School better than Robert Townson High School?
On the Success Index, Robert Townson High School ranks higher (40.6 vs 35.0 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 Eschol Park Public School and Robert Townson High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Eschol Park and Raby 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 Robert Townson High School has 11.9.
How do Eschol Park Public School and Robert Townson High School rank in NSW?
Eschol Park Public School is 1210th of 1,619 and Robert Townson High School is 336th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.