Richard Johnson Anglican College vs St Francis of Assisi Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Johnson Anglican College
Oakhurst · Independent combined · K-12
1,028 students · ICSEA 1072
St Francis of Assisi Primary School
Glendenning · Catholic primary · K-6
480 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Richard Johnson Anglican College Oakhurst NSW | St Francis of Assisi Primary School Glendenning NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 314 | #437 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #558 of 1,259 | #1329 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,028 | 480 |
| Girls / boys | 529 / 499 | 234 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.3 | 35.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Oakhurst 2761 | Glendenning 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rjas.nsw.edu.au | www.stfrancisglendenning.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.6 vs 54.4).
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 480.
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -7%).
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College is a independent school while St Francis of Assisi Primary School 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 Richard Johnson Anglican College better than St Francis of Assisi Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis of Assisi Primary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 54.4 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 Richard Johnson Anglican College and St Francis of Assisi Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oakhurst and Glendenning in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Richard Johnson Anglican College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of Assisi Primary School has 13.4.
How do Richard Johnson Anglican College and St Francis of Assisi Primary School rank in NSW?
Richard Johnson Anglican College is 174th of 314 and St Francis of Assisi Primary School is 437th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.