Bishop Druitt College vs Norwest Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 429 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Druitt College
Coffs Harbour · Independent combined · K-12
1,351 students · ICSEA 1109
Norwest Christian College
Riverstone · Independent combined · K-12
1,187 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Bishop Druitt College Coffs Harbour NSW | Norwest Christian College Riverstone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 314 | #79 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #258 of 1,259 | #222 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,351 | 1,187 |
| Girls / boys | 683 / 668 | 649 / 538 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | 121 | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.1 | 86.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.3 | 51.8 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coffs Harbour 2450 | Riverstone 2765 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bdc.nsw.edu.au | www.norwest.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Norwest Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 70.2).
- •Bishop Druitt College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Bishop Druitt College is the larger school with 1,351 students compared with 1,187.
- •Norwest Christian College has grown faster over five years (58% vs 27%).
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 Bishop Druitt College better than Norwest Christian College?
On the Success Index, Norwest Christian College ranks higher (72.1 vs 70.2 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 Bishop Druitt College and Norwest Christian College?
About 429 km in a straight line, between Coffs Harbour and Riverstone in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bishop Druitt College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norwest Christian College has 13.7.
How do Bishop Druitt College and Norwest Christian College rank in NSW?
Bishop Druitt College is 88th of 314 and Norwest Christian College is 79th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.