Robert Townson High School vs Robert Townson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 125 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Townson High School
Raby · Government high school · 7-12
742 students · ICSEA 963
Robert Townson Public School
Raby · Government primary · K-6
430 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Robert Townson High School Raby NSW | Robert Townson Public School Raby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #336 of 539 | #1226 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #939 of 1,472 | #3803 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 742 | 430 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 381 | 220 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.1 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Raby 2566 | Raby 2566 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | roberttown-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | roberttown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Robert Townson High School scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 34.6).
- •Robert Townson Public School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Robert Townson High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.9).
- •Robert Townson High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 430.
- •Robert Townson High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -23%).
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 Robert Townson High School better than Robert Townson Public School?
On the Success Index, Robert Townson High School ranks higher (40.6 vs 34.6 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 Robert Townson High School and Robert Townson Public School?
About 125 m in a straight line, between Raby and Raby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Robert Townson High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Robert Townson Public School has 17.9.
How do Robert Townson High School and Robert Townson Public School rank in NSW?
Robert Townson High School is 336th of 539 and Robert Townson Public School is 1226th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.