Macarthur Anglican School vs Oran Park Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macarthur Anglican School
Cobbitty · Independent combined · K-12
1,177 students · ICSEA 1125
Oran Park Anglican College
Oran Park · Independent combined · K-12
1,191 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Macarthur Anglican School Cobbitty NSW | Oran Park Anglican College Oran Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 314 | #117 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #254 of 1,259 | #376 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,177 | 1,191 |
| Girls / boys | 640 / 537 | 634 / 557 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | +56% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 104.8 | 80.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.2 | 27.5 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cobbitty 2570 | Oran Park 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au | www.opac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Macarthur Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (70.6 vs 64.7).
- •Macarthur Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macarthur Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.9).
- •Oran Park Anglican College is the larger school with 1,191 students compared with 1,177.
- •Oran Park Anglican College has grown faster over five years (56% vs 31%).
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 Macarthur Anglican School better than Oran Park Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Macarthur Anglican School ranks higher (70.6 vs 64.7 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 Macarthur Anglican School and Oran Park Anglican College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cobbitty and Oran Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macarthur Anglican School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oran Park Anglican College has 14.9.
How do Macarthur Anglican School and Oran Park Anglican College rank in NSW?
Macarthur Anglican School is 87th of 314 and Oran Park Anglican College is 117th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.