Rouse Hill Anglican College vs Tallawong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Tallawong Public School
Rouse Hill · Government primary · K-6
121 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Rouse Hill Anglican College Rouse Hill NSW | Tallawong Public School Rouse Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 314 | #127 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #208 of 1,259 | #473 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,578 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 815 / 763 | 56 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 98 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 174 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 121 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.6 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Rouse Hill 2155 | Rouse Hill 2155 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rhac.nsw.edu.au | tallawong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tallawong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 73.3).
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tallawong Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.4).
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College is the larger school with 1,578 students compared with 121.
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College is a independent school while Tallawong Public 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 Tallawong Public School?
On the Success Index, Tallawong Public School ranks higher (75.9 vs 73.3 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 Tallawong Public School?
About 1.2 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 Tallawong Public School has 12.3.
How do Rouse Hill Anglican College and Tallawong Public School rank in NSW?
Rouse Hill Anglican College is 73rd of 314 and Tallawong Public School is 127th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.