Redeemer Baptist School vs Tara Anglican School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 529 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Redeemer Baptist School
North Parramatta · Independent combined · K-12
549 students · ICSEA 1141
Tara Anglican School for Girls
North Parramatta · Independent combined · K-12
979 students · ICSEA 1175
| Measure | Redeemer Baptist School North Parramatta NSW | Tara Anglican School for Girls North Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 314 | #15 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #134 of 1,259 | #48 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 549 | 979 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 325 | 979 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 49 | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1175 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.3 | 90.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 79.8 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Parramatta 2151 | North Parramatta 2151 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.redeemer.nsw.edu.au | www.tara.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Tara Anglican School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (84.2 vs 78.2).
- •Tara Anglican School for Girls has the higher ICSEA (1175 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redeemer Baptist School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.8).
- •Tara Anglican School for Girls is the larger school with 979 students compared with 549.
- •Tara Anglican School for Girls has grown faster over five years (32% vs 15%).
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 Redeemer Baptist School better than Tara Anglican School for Girls?
On the Success Index, Tara Anglican School for Girls ranks higher (84.2 vs 78.2 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 Redeemer Baptist School and Tara Anglican School for Girls?
About 529 m in a straight line, between North Parramatta and North Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Redeemer Baptist School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tara Anglican School for Girls has 10.8.
How do Redeemer Baptist School and Tara Anglican School for Girls rank in NSW?
Redeemer Baptist School is 51st of 314 and Tara Anglican School for Girls is 15th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.