Macquarie Anglican Grammar School vs Sherwood Hills Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 291 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-12
664 students · ICSEA 1040
Sherwood Hills Christian School
Bradbury · Independent combined · K-12
145 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Macquarie Anglican Grammar School Dubbo NSW | Sherwood Hills Christian School Bradbury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 314 | #206 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #817 of 1,259 | #656 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 664 | 145 |
| Girls / boys | 337 / 327 | 68 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Bradbury 2560 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mags.nsw.edu.au | www.sherwoodhills.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Hills Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (50.1 vs 42.3).
- •Sherwood Hills Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.0).
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 145.
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 7%).
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 Macquarie Anglican Grammar School better than Sherwood Hills Christian School?
On the Success Index, Sherwood Hills Christian School ranks higher (50.1 vs 42.3 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 Macquarie Anglican Grammar School and Sherwood Hills Christian School?
About 291 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Bradbury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sherwood Hills Christian School has 12.4.
How do Macquarie Anglican Grammar School and Sherwood Hills Christian School rank in NSW?
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is 239th of 314 and Sherwood Hills Christian School is 206th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.