Banora Point High School vs Pacific Coast Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banora Point High School
Banora Point · Government high school · 7-12
503 students · ICSEA 965
Pacific Coast Christian School
Tweed Heads South · Independent combined · K-12
999 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Banora Point High School Banora Point NSW | Pacific Coast Christian School Tweed Heads South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #338 of 539 | #193 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #944 of 1,472 | #612 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 503 | 999 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 265 | 574 / 425 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +178% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 62.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 35.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 8% |
| Suburb | Banora Point 2486 | Tweed Heads South 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banorapnt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.pacificcoast.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pacific Coast Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 40.1).
- •Pacific Coast Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banora Point High School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.0).
- •Pacific Coast Christian School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 503.
- •Pacific Coast Christian School has grown faster over five years (178% vs -19%).
- •Banora Point High School is a government school while Pacific Coast Christian School is an independent 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 Banora Point High School better than Pacific Coast Christian School?
On the Success Index, Pacific Coast Christian School ranks higher (52.0 vs 40.1 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 Banora Point High School and Pacific Coast Christian School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Banora Point and Tweed Heads South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banora Point High School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pacific Coast Christian School has 16.0.
How do Banora Point High School and Pacific Coast Christian School rank in NSW?
Banora Point High School is 338th of 539 and Pacific Coast Christian School is 193rd of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.