Macarthur Anglican School vs Oran Park High School
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.
Macarthur Anglican School
Cobbitty · Independent combined · K-12
1,177 students · ICSEA 1125
Oran Park High School
Oran Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,579 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Macarthur Anglican School Cobbitty NSW | Oran Park High School Oran Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 314 | #266 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #254 of 1,259 | #694 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,177 | 1,579 |
| Girls / boys | 640 / 537 | 765 / 814 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | 242 |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | 152 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | +466% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 104.8 | 114.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.2 | 24.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Cobbitty 2570 | Oran Park 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au | oranpark-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Macarthur Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (70.6 vs 52.0).
- •Macarthur Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macarthur Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.9).
- •Oran Park High School is the larger school with 1,579 students compared with 1,177.
- •Oran Park High School has grown faster over five years (466% vs 31%).
- •Macarthur Anglican School is a independent school while Oran Park High School is a government 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 Macarthur Anglican School better than Oran Park High School?
On the Success Index, Macarthur Anglican School ranks higher (70.6 vs 52.0 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 High School?
About 2.1 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 High School has 13.9.
How do Macarthur Anglican School and Oran Park High School rank in NSW?
Macarthur Anglican School is 87th of 314 and Oran Park High School is 266th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.