Border Christian College vs Sathya Sai College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1048 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
Sathya Sai College
Murwillumbah · Independent combined · K-12
280 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Border Christian College Thurgoona NSW | Sathya Sai College Murwillumbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #159 of 314 | #166 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #503 of 1,259 | #517 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 278 | 280 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 131 | 146 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 36 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 29.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Thurgoona 2640 | Murwillumbah 2484 |
| Council area | Albury | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alburybcc.nsw.edu.au | www.sathyasai.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.3 vs 56.6).
- •Sathya Sai College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.7).
- •Sathya Sai College is the larger school with 280 students compared with 278.
- •Border Christian College has grown faster over five years (49% vs 14%).
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 Sathya Sai College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Border Christian College and Sathya Sai College?
About 1048 km in a straight line, between Thurgoona and Murwillumbah 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 Sathya Sai College has 9.4.
How do Border Christian College and Sathya Sai College rank in NSW?
Border Christian College is 159th of 314 and Sathya Sai College is 166th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.