Northholm Grammar School vs Rouse Hill Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northholm Grammar School
Arcadia · Independent combined · K-12
698 students · ICSEA 1137
Rouse Hill Anglican College
Rouse Hill · Independent combined · K-12
1,578 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Northholm Grammar School Arcadia NSW | Rouse Hill Anglican College Rouse Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 314 | #73 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #86 of 1,259 | #208 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 698 | 1,578 |
| Girls / boys | 303 / 395 | 815 / 763 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | 174 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +73% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.4 | 109.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 42.8 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Arcadia 2159 | Rouse Hill 2155 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northholm.nsw.edu.au | www.rhac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northholm Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (81.2 vs 73.3).
- •Northholm Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.4).
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College is the larger school with 1,578 students compared with 698.
- •Northholm Grammar School has grown faster over five years (73% vs 15%).
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 Northholm Grammar School better than Rouse Hill Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Northholm Grammar School ranks higher (81.2 vs 73.3 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 Northholm Grammar School and Rouse Hill Anglican College?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Rouse Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northholm Grammar School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rouse Hill Anglican College has 14.4.
How do Northholm Grammar School and Rouse Hill Anglican College rank in NSW?
Northholm Grammar School is 37th of 314 and Rouse Hill Anglican College is 73rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.