Oakhill College vs Oakhill Drive Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 363 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oakhill College
Castle Hill · Independent high school · 7-12
2,242 students · ICSEA 1124
Oakhill Drive Public School
Castle Hill · Government primary · K-6
756 students · ICSEA 1152
| Measure | Oakhill College Castle Hill NSW | Oakhill Drive Public School Castle Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #35 of 539 | #111 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #102 of 1,472 | #405 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 2,242 | 756 |
| Girls / boys | 262 / 1,980 | 336 / 420 |
| Foundation intake | – | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | 356 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 411 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1152 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 19.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 150.2 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.8 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Castle Hill 2154 | Castle Hill 2154 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.oakhill.nsw.edu.au | oakhilldr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.4 vs 76.8).
- •Oakhill Drive Public School has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakhill College has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.3).
- •Oakhill College is the larger school with 2,242 students compared with 756.
- •Oakhill College has grown faster over five years (27% vs -1%).
- •Oakhill College is a independent school while Oakhill Drive 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 Oakhill College better than Oakhill Drive Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oakhill College and Oakhill Drive Public School?
About 363 m in a straight line, between Castle Hill and Castle Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oakhill College has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakhill Drive Public School has 19.3.
How do Oakhill College and Oakhill Drive Public School rank in NSW?
Oakhill College is 35th of 539 and Oakhill Drive Public School is 111th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.