Oran Park Anglican College vs St Benedict's Catholic College
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.
Oran Park Anglican College
Oran Park · Independent combined · K-12
1,191 students · ICSEA 1086
St Benedict's Catholic College
Oran Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,074 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Oran Park Anglican College Oran Park NSW | St Benedict's Catholic College Oran Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 314 | #230 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #376 of 1,259 | #595 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,191 | 1,074 |
| Girls / boys | 634 / 557 | 580 / 494 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 139 | 214 |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +56% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.1 | 75.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 24.9 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Oran Park 2570 | Oran Park 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.opac.nsw.edu.au | www.sbccdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Oran Park Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 56.4).
- •Oran Park Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Benedict's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.9).
- •Oran Park Anglican College is the larger school with 1,191 students compared with 1,074.
- •Oran Park Anglican College has grown faster over five years (56% vs 10%).
- •Oran Park Anglican College is a independent school while St Benedict's Catholic College is a catholic 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 Oran Park Anglican College better than St Benedict's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Oran Park Anglican College ranks higher (64.7 vs 56.4 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 Oran Park Anglican College and St Benedict's Catholic College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Oran Park and Oran Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oran Park Anglican College has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict's Catholic College has 14.2.
How do Oran Park Anglican College and St Benedict's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Oran Park Anglican College is 117th of 314 and St Benedict's Catholic College is 230th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.