Border Christian College vs Hume Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.2 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
Hume Public School
Lavington · Government primary · P-6
175 students · ICSEA 836
| Measure | Border Christian College Thurgoona NSW | Hume Public School Lavington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #159 of 314 | #1461 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #503 of 1,259 | #4456 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | P-6 |
| Students | 278 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 131 | 84 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 836 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 31% |
| Suburb | Thurgoona 2640 | Lavington 2641 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alburybcc.nsw.edu.au | hume-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Border Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 25.6).
- •Border Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 836), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hume Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.7).
- •Border Christian College is the larger school with 278 students compared with 175.
- •Border Christian College has grown faster over five years (49% vs 13%).
- •Border Christian College is a independent school while Hume Public School is a government 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 Border Christian College better than Hume Public School?
On the Success Index, Border Christian College ranks higher (57.3 vs 25.6 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 Hume Public School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Thurgoona and Lavington 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 Hume Public School has 9.8.
How do Border Christian College and Hume Public School rank in NSW?
Border Christian College is 159th of 314 and Hume Public School is 1461st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.