Australian Christian College - Singleton vs Manning Valley Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 147 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Singleton
Singleton · Independent combined · K-12
389 students · ICSEA 1005
Manning Valley Anglican College
Cundletown · Independent combined · K-12
758 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Singleton Singleton NSW | Manning Valley Anglican College Cundletown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #232 of 314 | #215 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #765 of 1,259 | #684 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 389 | 758 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 185 | 406 / 352 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 58 | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +106% | +73% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 55.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 8% |
| Suburb | Singleton 2330 | Cundletown 2430 |
| Council area | Singleton | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/ | www.mvac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Manning Valley Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 44.9).
- •Australian Christian College - Singleton has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.6).
- •Manning Valley Anglican College is the larger school with 758 students compared with 389.
- •Australian Christian College - Singleton has grown faster over five years (106% vs 73%).
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 Australian Christian College - Singleton better than Manning Valley Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Manning Valley Anglican College ranks higher (48.4 vs 44.9 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 Australian Christian College - Singleton and Manning Valley Anglican College?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Singleton and Cundletown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Singleton has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manning Valley Anglican College has 13.6.
How do Australian Christian College - Singleton and Manning Valley Anglican College rank in NSW?
Australian Christian College - Singleton is 232nd of 314 and Manning Valley Anglican College is 215th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.