Macarthur Anglican School vs St Patrick's College, Strathfield
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 36 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
St Patrick's College, Strathfield
Strathfield · Independent combined · 5-12
1,598 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Macarthur Anglican School Cobbitty NSW | St Patrick's College, Strathfield Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 314 | #90 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #254 of 1,259 | #267 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,177 | 1,598 |
| Girls / boys | 640 / 537 | 0 / 1,598 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | 187 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 104.8 | 130.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.2 | 53.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cobbitty 2570 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Camden | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au | www.spc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.6 vs 69.8).
- •St Patrick's College, Strathfield has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macarthur Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.3).
- •St Patrick's College, Strathfield is the larger school with 1,598 students compared with 1,177.
- •Macarthur Anglican School has grown faster over five years (31% vs 10%).
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 St Patrick's College, Strathfield?
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 Macarthur Anglican School and St Patrick's College, Strathfield?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Cobbitty and Strathfield 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 St Patrick's College, Strathfield has 12.3.
How do Macarthur Anglican School and St Patrick's College, Strathfield rank in NSW?
Macarthur Anglican School is 87th of 314 and St Patrick's College, Strathfield is 90th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.