Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School vs Pacific Coast Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 26 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School
Eungella · Independent combined · K-12
93 students · ICSEA 1028
Pacific Coast Christian School
Tweed Heads South · Independent combined · K-12
999 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School Eungella NSW | Pacific Coast Christian School Tweed Heads South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #213 of 314 | #193 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #676 of 1,259 | #612 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 93 | 999 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 49 | 574 / 425 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | 8 | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +178% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 62.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 35.8 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Eungella 2484 | Tweed Heads South 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.krishnaschool.nsw.edu.au/ | www.pacificcoast.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pacific Coast Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 49.0).
- •Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 16.0).
- •Pacific Coast Christian School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 93.
- •Pacific Coast Christian School has grown faster over five years (178% 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 Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School better than Pacific Coast Christian School?
On the Success Index, Pacific Coast Christian School ranks higher (52.0 vs 49.0 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 Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School and Pacific Coast Christian School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Eungella and Tweed Heads South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pacific Coast Christian School has 16.0.
How do Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School and Pacific Coast Christian School rank in NSW?
Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School is 213th of 314 and Pacific Coast Christian School is 193rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.