Odyssey College vs Robert Townson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Odyssey College
Eagle Vale · Independent special · 11
86 students · ICSEA 929
Robert Townson High School
Raby · Government high school · 7-12
742 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Odyssey College Eagle Vale NSW | Robert Townson High School Raby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #336 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #939 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 11 | 7-12 |
| Students | 86 | 742 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 58 | 361 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 62.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 8% |
| Suburb | Eagle Vale 2558 | Raby 2566 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.odysseyhouse.com.au | roberttown-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Robert Townson High School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Robert Townson High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
- •Robert Townson High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 86.
- •Robert Townson High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -9%).
- •Odyssey College is a independent school while Robert Townson High 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 Odyssey College better than Robert Townson High 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 Odyssey College and Robert Townson High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Eagle Vale and Raby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Odyssey College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Robert Townson High School has 11.9.
How do Odyssey College and Robert Townson High School rank in NSW?
Odyssey College is unranked and Robert Townson High School is 336th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.