Newcastle Waldorf School vs Richard Johnson Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 119 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle Waldorf School
Glendale · Independent combined · K-12
237 students · ICSEA 1072
Richard Johnson Anglican College
Oakhurst · Independent combined · K-12
1,028 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Newcastle Waldorf School Glendale NSW | Richard Johnson Anglican College Oakhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #138 of 314 | #174 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #449 of 1,259 | #558 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 237 | 1,028 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 116 | 529 / 499 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 113 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 75.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 27.7 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glendale 2285 | Oakhurst 2761 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.newcastlewaldorfschool.nsw.edu.au/ | www.rjas.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newcastle Waldorf School scores higher on the Success Index (60.9 vs 54.4).
- •Newcastle Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.7).
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 237.
- •Newcastle Waldorf School has grown faster over five years (5% 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 Newcastle Waldorf School better than Richard Johnson Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Newcastle Waldorf School ranks higher (60.9 vs 54.4 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 Newcastle Waldorf School and Richard Johnson Anglican College?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Oakhurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newcastle Waldorf School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richard Johnson Anglican College has 13.7.
How do Newcastle Waldorf School and Richard Johnson Anglican College rank in NSW?
Newcastle Waldorf School is 138th of 314 and Richard Johnson Anglican College is 174th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.