James Ruse Agricultural High School vs Murray Farm Public 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.
James Ruse Agricultural High School
Carlingford · Government high school · 7-12
857 students · ICSEA 1222
Murray Farm Public School
Carlingford · Government primary · K-6
787 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | James Ruse Agricultural High School Carlingford NSW | Murray Farm Public School Carlingford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 539 | #314 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #255 of 1,472 | #1046 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 857 | 787 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 490 | 381 / 406 |
| Foundation intake | – | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | 119 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1222 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 80% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.3 | 46.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Carlingford 2118 | Carlingford 2118 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jamesruse-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | murrayfarm-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •James Ruse Agricultural High School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 69.6).
- •James Ruse Agricultural High School has the higher ICSEA (1222 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Ruse Agricultural High School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.8).
- •James Ruse Agricultural High School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 787.
- •James Ruse Agricultural High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -18%).
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 James Ruse Agricultural High School better than Murray Farm Public School?
On the Success Index, James Ruse Agricultural High School ranks higher (71.4 vs 69.6 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 James Ruse Agricultural High School and Murray Farm Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Carlingford and Carlingford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
James Ruse Agricultural High School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murray Farm Public School has 16.8.
How do James Ruse Agricultural High School and Murray Farm Public School rank in NSW?
James Ruse Agricultural High School is 93rd of 539 and Murray Farm Public School is 314th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.