Aspect Central Coast School vs Aspect Macarthur School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 93 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspect Central Coast School
Terrigal · Independent special · U
122 students · ICSEA 1030
Aspect Macarthur School
Cobbitty · Independent special · U
135 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Aspect Central Coast School Terrigal NSW | Aspect Macarthur School Cobbitty NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 122 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 95 | 29 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 30.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 33.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Terrigal 2260 | Cobbitty 2570 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | www.autismspectrum.org.au |
The verdict
- •Aspect Macarthur School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect Macarthur School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 122.
- •Aspect Macarthur School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -12%).
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 Aspect Central Coast School better than Aspect Macarthur 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 Aspect Central Coast School and Aspect Macarthur School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Terrigal and Cobbitty in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect Central Coast School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Aspect Macarthur School has 4.4.
How do Aspect Central Coast School and Aspect Macarthur School rank in NSW?
Aspect Central Coast School is unranked and Aspect Macarthur School is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.