Oakhill Drive Public School vs Tangara School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oakhill Drive Public School
Castle Hill · Government primary · K-6
756 students · ICSEA 1152
Tangara School for Girls
Cherrybrook · Independent combined · K-12
771 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Oakhill Drive Public School Castle Hill NSW | Tangara School for Girls Cherrybrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 1,619 | #64 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #405 of 4,908 | #185 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 756 | 771 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 420 | 703 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 44 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1152 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.2 | 58.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 31.2 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Castle Hill 2154 | Cherrybrook 2126 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | oakhilldr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.tangara.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Oakhill Drive Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 74.8).
- •Oakhill Drive Public School has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tangara School for Girls has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.3).
- •Tangara School for Girls is the larger school with 771 students compared with 756.
- •Tangara School for Girls has grown faster over five years (24% vs -1%).
- •Oakhill Drive Public School is a government school while Tangara School for Girls is an independent 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 Drive Public School better than Tangara School for Girls?
On the Success Index, Oakhill Drive Public School ranks higher (76.8 vs 74.8 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 Oakhill Drive Public School and Tangara School for Girls?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Castle Hill and Cherrybrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oakhill Drive Public School has 19.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tangara School for Girls has 13.3.
How do Oakhill Drive Public School and Tangara School for Girls rank in NSW?
Oakhill Drive Public School is 111th of 1,619 and Tangara School for Girls is 64th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.