Ironbark Ridge Public School vs Rouse Hill Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ironbark Ridge Public School
Rouse Hill · Government primary · K-6
754 students · ICSEA 1156
Rouse Hill Anglican College
Rouse Hill · Independent combined · K-12
1,578 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Ironbark Ridge Public School Rouse Hill NSW | Rouse Hill Anglican College Rouse Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 1,619 | #73 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #639 of 4,908 | #208 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 754 | 1,578 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 393 | 815 / 763 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 174 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.6 | 109.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 42.8 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rouse Hill 2155 | Rouse Hill 2155 |
| Council area | The Hills | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ironbarkrg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.rhac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.9 vs 73.3).
- •Ironbark Ridge Public School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.5).
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College is the larger school with 1,578 students compared with 754.
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -23%).
- •Ironbark Ridge Public School is a government school while Rouse Hill Anglican 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 Ironbark Ridge Public School better than Rouse Hill Anglican 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 Ironbark Ridge Public School and Rouse Hill Anglican College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Rouse Hill and Rouse Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ironbark Ridge Public School has 19.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rouse Hill Anglican College has 14.4.
How do Ironbark Ridge Public School and Rouse Hill Anglican College rank in NSW?
Ironbark Ridge Public School is 176th of 1,619 and Rouse Hill Anglican College is 73rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.