Odyssey College vs Robert Townson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 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 Public School
Raby · Government primary · K-6
430 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Odyssey College Eagle Vale NSW | Robert Townson Public School Raby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1226 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3803 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 11 | K-6 |
| Students | 86 | 430 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 58 | 220 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 53% |
| 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-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Robert Townson Public School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Odyssey College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.9).
- •Robert Townson Public School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 86.
- •Odyssey College has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -23%).
- •Odyssey College is a independent school while Robert Townson 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 Odyssey College better than Robert Townson 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 Odyssey College and Robert Townson Public School?
About 2.1 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 Public School has 17.9.
How do Odyssey College and Robert Townson Public School rank in NSW?
Odyssey College is unranked and Robert Townson Public School is 1226th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.