Richard Johnson Anglican College vs Western Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 715 m 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
Western Grammar School
Plumpton · Independent combined · K-12
387 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Richard Johnson Anglican College Oakhurst NSW | Western Grammar School Plumpton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 314 | #130 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #558 of 1,259 | #418 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,028 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 529 / 499 | 200 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | 33 |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.3 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Oakhurst 2761 | Plumpton 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rjas.nsw.edu.au | www.wgs.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Western Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 54.4).
- •Western Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 387.
- •Western Grammar School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -7%).
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 Western Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Western Grammar School ranks higher (62.3 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 Western Grammar School?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Oakhurst and Plumpton 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 Western Grammar School has 14.7.
How do Richard Johnson Anglican College and Western Grammar School rank in NSW?
Richard Johnson Anglican College is 174th of 314 and Western Grammar School is 130th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.