Border Christian College vs Galstaun College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 470 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Border Christian College
Thurgoona · Independent combined · K-12
278 students · ICSEA 1046
Galstaun College
Ingleside · Independent combined · K-12
328 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Border Christian College Thurgoona NSW | Galstaun College Ingleside NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #159 of 314 | #185 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #503 of 1,259 | #587 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 278 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 131 | 171 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 21 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 29 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Thurgoona 2640 | Ingleside 2101 |
| Council area | Albury | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alburybcc.nsw.edu.au | www.galstaun.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Border Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 53.1).
- •Galstaun College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.7).
- •Galstaun College is the larger school with 328 students compared with 278.
- •Border Christian College has grown faster over five years (49% vs 6%).
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 Border Christian College better than Galstaun College?
On the Success Index, Border Christian College ranks higher (57.3 vs 53.1 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 Border Christian College and Galstaun College?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Thurgoona and Ingleside in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Border Christian College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Galstaun College has 10.6.
How do Border Christian College and Galstaun College rank in NSW?
Border Christian College is 159th of 314 and Galstaun College is 185th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.