James Ruse Agricultural High School vs OneSchool Global NSW - Sydney
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
OneSchool Global NSW - Sydney
Oatlands · Independent combined · 3-12
283 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | James Ruse Agricultural High School Carlingford NSW | OneSchool Global NSW - Sydney Oatlands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 539 | #297 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #255 of 1,472 | #1131 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | 3-12 |
| Students | 857 | 283 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 490 | 140 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 119 | 27 |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | 30 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -74% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1222 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 80% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.3 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Carlingford 2118 | Oatlands 2117 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jamesruse-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.oneschoolglobal.com/campus/australia/sydney |
The verdict
- •James Ruse Agricultural High School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 27.5).
- •James Ruse Agricultural High School has the higher ICSEA (1222 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Sydney has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.0).
- •James Ruse Agricultural High School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 283.
- •James Ruse Agricultural High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -74%).
- •James Ruse Agricultural High School is a government school while OneSchool Global NSW - Sydney 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 James Ruse Agricultural High School better than OneSchool Global NSW - Sydney?
On the Success Index, James Ruse Agricultural High School ranks higher (71.4 vs 27.5 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 OneSchool Global NSW - Sydney?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Carlingford and Oatlands 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 OneSchool Global NSW - Sydney has 11.1.
How do James Ruse Agricultural High School and OneSchool Global NSW - Sydney rank in NSW?
James Ruse Agricultural High School is 93rd of 539 and OneSchool Global NSW - Sydney is 297th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.