Rouse Hill Anglican College vs The Ponds School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 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
The Ponds School
The Ponds · Government special · U
120 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Rouse Hill Anglican College Rouse Hill NSW | The Ponds School The Ponds NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #208 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 1,578 | 120 |
| Girls / boys | 815 / 763 | 44 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 98 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 174 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 121 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 5.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.6 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 23.1 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Rouse Hill 2155 | The Ponds 2769 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rhac.nsw.edu.au | theponds-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Ponds School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 14.4).
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College is the larger school with 1,578 students compared with 120.
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 9%).
- •Rouse Hill Anglican College is a independent school while The Ponds 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 The Ponds School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rouse Hill Anglican College and The Ponds School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rouse Hill and The Ponds 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 The Ponds School has 5.0.
How do Rouse Hill Anglican College and The Ponds School rank in NSW?
Rouse Hill Anglican College is 73rd of 314 and The Ponds School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.