Border Christian College vs Thurgoona Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 852 m 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
Thurgoona Public School
Thurgoona · Government primary · K-6
573 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Border Christian College Thurgoona NSW | Thurgoona Public School Thurgoona NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #159 of 314 | #1246 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #503 of 1,259 | #3864 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 278 | 573 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 131 | 250 / 323 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 33.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 11% |
| Suburb | Thurgoona 2640 | Thurgoona 2640 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alburybcc.nsw.edu.au | thurgoona-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Border Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 33.6).
- •Border Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Border Christian College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.9).
- •Thurgoona Public School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 278.
- •Border Christian College has grown faster over five years (49% vs -4%).
- •Border Christian College is a independent school while Thurgoona 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 Thurgoona Public School?
On the Success Index, Border Christian College ranks higher (57.3 vs 33.6 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 Thurgoona Public School?
About 852 m in a straight line, between Thurgoona and Thurgoona 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 Thurgoona Public School has 16.9.
How do Border Christian College and Thurgoona Public School rank in NSW?
Border Christian College is 159th of 314 and Thurgoona Public School is 1246th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.