Marsden Park Anglican College vs Northbourne Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marsden Park Anglican College
Marsden Park · Independent combined · K-8
733 students · ICSEA 1109
Northbourne Public School
Marsden Park · Government primary · K-6
1,711 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Marsden Park Anglican College Marsden Park NSW | Northbourne Public School Marsden Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 314 | #321 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #369 of 1,259 | #1067 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-8 | K-6 |
| Students | 733 | 1,711 |
| Girls / boys | 346 / 387 | 827 / 884 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 240 |
| Year 7 cohort | 114 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 99.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Marsden Park 2765 | Marsden Park 2765 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | – | northbourn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northbourne Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 64.9).
- •Marsden Park Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northbourne Public School is the larger school with 1,711 students compared with 733.
- •Marsden Park Anglican College is a independent school while Northbourne Public 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 Marsden Park Anglican College better than Northbourne Public School?
On the Success Index, Northbourne Public School ranks higher (69.4 vs 64.9 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 Marsden Park Anglican College and Northbourne Public School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Marsden Park and Marsden Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marsden Park Anglican College has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northbourne Public School has 17.3.
How do Marsden Park Anglican College and Northbourne Public School rank in NSW?
Marsden Park Anglican College is 116th of 314 and Northbourne Public School is 321st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.