My Dream Australian Academy vs Sydney Adventist School - Auburn
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 431 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
My Dream Australian Academy
Auburn · Independent combined · 5-10
140 students · ICSEA 991
Sydney Adventist School - Auburn
Auburn · Independent primary · K-6
148 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | My Dream Australian Academy Auburn NSW | Sydney Adventist School - Auburn Auburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #243 of 314 | #1275 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #840 of 1,259 | #3958 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 140 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 95 | 59 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | – | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Auburn 2144 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mydreamaa.nsw.edu.au/ | www.auburn.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •My Dream Australian Academy scores higher on the Success Index (40.9 vs 32.4).
- •My Dream Australian Academy has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •My Dream Australian Academy has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.5).
- •Sydney Adventist School - Auburn is the larger school with 148 students compared with 140.
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 My Dream Australian Academy better than Sydney Adventist School - Auburn?
On the Success Index, My Dream Australian Academy ranks higher (40.9 vs 32.4 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 My Dream Australian Academy and Sydney Adventist School - Auburn?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
My Dream Australian Academy has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydney Adventist School - Auburn has 13.5.
How do My Dream Australian Academy and Sydney Adventist School - Auburn rank in NSW?
My Dream Australian Academy is 243rd of 314 and Sydney Adventist School - Auburn is 1275th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.