Rouse Hill Anglican College vs Rouse Hill High School
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.
Rouse Hill Anglican College
Rouse Hill · Independent combined · K-12
1,578 students · ICSEA 1137
Rouse Hill High School
Rouse Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,316 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Rouse Hill Anglican College Rouse Hill NSW | Rouse Hill High School Rouse Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 314 | #100 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #208 of 1,259 | #267 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,578 | 1,316 |
| Girls / boys | 815 / 763 | 597 / 719 |
| Foundation intake | 98 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 174 | 226 |
| Year 12 cohort | 121 | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.6 | 89.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rouse Hill 2155 | Rouse Hill 2155 |
| Council area | Blacktown | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rhac.nsw.edu.au | rousehill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 71.0).
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College is the larger school with 1,578 students compared with 1,316.
- •Rouse Hill High School has grown faster over five years (42% vs 15%).
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College is a independent school while Rouse Hill High School is a government 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 Rouse Hill Anglican College better than Rouse Hill High School?
On the Success Index, Rouse Hill Anglican College ranks higher (73.3 vs 71.0 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 Rouse Hill Anglican College and Rouse Hill High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Rouse Hill and Rouse Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rouse Hill Anglican College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rouse Hill High School has 14.7.
How do Rouse Hill Anglican College and Rouse Hill High School rank in NSW?
Rouse Hill Anglican College is 73rd of 314 and Rouse Hill High School is 100th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.