Arden Anglican School

Beecroft, New South Wales · Anglican · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Elite for Learning EnvironmentElite for Student WellbeingRanked 2nd among private co-ed schools in New South WalesDistinguished tier

S360 score: 87.2%

Arden Anglican School is a co-educational, Anglican, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Beecroft, New South Wales. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Elite tier. It reaches Elite tier for Technology and Innovation.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing53 / 60 (88.3%)Elite

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment55 / 60 (91.7%)Elite

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence52 / 60 (86.7%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1018 / 20Elite

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1217 / 20Distinguished

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support18 / 20Elite

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development18 / 20Elite

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture18 / 20Elite

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff18 / 20Elite

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment18 / 20Elite

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation19 / 20Elite

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections18 / 20Elite

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability17 / 20Distinguished

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Anglican
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
988
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
Location
Beecroft, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1173173 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    512(+74)
    Writing
    505(+63)
    Spelling
    501(+68)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    526(+78)
    Numeracy
    508(+72)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    584(+63)
    Writing
    552(+44)
    Spelling
    571(+61)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    609(+77)
    Numeracy
    608(+84)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    605(+39)
    Writing
    614(+45)
    Spelling
    607(+47)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    625(+56)
    Numeracy
    637(+61)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    625(+29)
    Writing
    633(+22)
    Spelling
    622(+36)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    632(+38)
    Numeracy
    658(+53)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2023

  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    36.0%
  • Result
    HSC success rate
    Figure
    24.3%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #57

Source: Schools360 research, extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Arden Anglican School teach?

Arden Anglican School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Arden Anglican School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Arden Anglican School is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Arden Anglican School in?

Arden Anglican School is classified as Independent.

Does Arden Anglican School offer boarding?

No, Arden Anglican School does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Arden Anglican School?

Arden Anglican School has 988 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Arden Anglican School?

Arden Anglican School's student to teacher ratio is 11.2 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Arden Anglican School sit in?

Arden Anglican School sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is Arden Anglican School's strongest area on Schools360?

Arden Anglican School's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Elite tier.

Where does Arden Anglican School rank?

Arden Anglican School ranks 2nd among private co-ed schools in New South Wales.

Where is Arden Anglican School located?

Arden Anglican School is located in Beecroft, New South Wales.