A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School vs Northern Beaches Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School
Duffys Forest · Independent primary · K-6
78 students · ICSEA 962
Northern Beaches Christian School
Terrey Hills · Independent combined · K-12
1,228 students · ICSEA 1134
| Measure | A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School Duffys Forest NSW | Northern Beaches Christian School Terrey Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #95 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #281 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 78 | 1,228 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 41 | 565 / 663 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 146 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 1134 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 103.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 53.9 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Duffys Forest 2084 | Terrey Hills 2084 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alexander.nsw.edu.au | www.nbcs.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Northern Beaches Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 39.2).
- •Northern Beaches Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1134 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.9).
- •Northern Beaches Christian School is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 78.
- •A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs 7%).
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 A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School better than Northern Beaches Christian School?
On the Success Index, Northern Beaches Christian School ranks higher (69.0 vs 39.2 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 A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School and Northern Beaches Christian School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Duffys Forest and Terrey Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Beaches Christian School has 11.9.
How do A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School and Northern Beaches Christian School rank in NSW?
A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School is unranked and Northern Beaches Christian School is 95th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.