Sherwood Hills Christian School vs Thomas Reddall High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sherwood Hills Christian School
Bradbury · Independent combined · K-12
145 students · ICSEA 1040
Thomas Reddall High School
Ambarvale · Government high school · 7-12
488 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Sherwood Hills Christian School Bradbury NSW | Thomas Reddall High School Ambarvale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #206 of 314 | #484 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #656 of 1,259 | #1323 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 145 | 488 |
| Girls / boys | 68 / 77 | 238 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 53.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 19% |
| Suburb | Bradbury 2560 | Ambarvale 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sherwoodhills.nsw.edu.au | thomasredd-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Hills Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (50.1 vs 24.6).
- •Sherwood Hills Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomas Reddall High School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.4).
- •Thomas Reddall High School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 145.
- •Sherwood Hills Christian School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -1%).
- •Sherwood Hills Christian School is a independent school while Thomas Reddall 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 Sherwood Hills Christian School better than Thomas Reddall High School?
On the Success Index, Sherwood Hills Christian School ranks higher (50.1 vs 24.6 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 Sherwood Hills Christian School and Thomas Reddall High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bradbury and Ambarvale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sherwood Hills Christian School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomas Reddall High School has 9.2.
How do Sherwood Hills Christian School and Thomas Reddall High School rank in NSW?
Sherwood Hills Christian School is 206th of 314 and Thomas Reddall High School is 484th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.