Hurlstone Agricultural High School vs Macarthur Adventist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hurlstone Agricultural High School
Glenfield · Government high school · 7-12
934 students · ICSEA 1147
Macarthur Adventist College
Macquarie Fields · Independent combined · K-12
695 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Hurlstone Agricultural High School Glenfield NSW | Macarthur Adventist College Macquarie Fields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 539 | #189 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #74 of 1,472 | #598 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 934 | 695 |
| Girls / boys | 379 / 555 | 340 / 355 |
| Foundation intake | – | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 150 | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | 182 | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 48.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 26.7 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glenfield 2167 | Macquarie Fields 2564 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hurlstone-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.macarthur.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hurlstone Agricultural High School scores higher on the Success Index (79.6 vs 52.6).
- •Hurlstone Agricultural High School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hurlstone Agricultural High School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •Hurlstone Agricultural High School is the larger school with 934 students compared with 695.
- •Macarthur Adventist College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -5%).
- •Hurlstone Agricultural High School is a government school while Macarthur Adventist 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 Hurlstone Agricultural High School better than Macarthur Adventist College?
On the Success Index, Hurlstone Agricultural High School ranks higher (79.6 vs 52.6 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 Hurlstone Agricultural High School and Macarthur Adventist College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Glenfield and Macquarie Fields in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hurlstone Agricultural High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macarthur Adventist College has 14.4.
How do Hurlstone Agricultural High School and Macarthur Adventist College rank in NSW?
Hurlstone Agricultural High School is 22nd of 539 and Macarthur Adventist College is 189th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.