Border Christian College vs Trinity Anglican College - Albury
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.0 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
Trinity Anglican College - Albury
Thurgoona · Independent combined · K-12
1,441 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Border Christian College Thurgoona NSW | Trinity Anglican College - Albury Thurgoona NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #159 of 314 | #187 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #503 of 1,259 | #590 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 278 | 1,441 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 131 | 747 / 694 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 102 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 91 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 87.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 59.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Thurgoona 2640 | Thurgoona 2640 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alburybcc.nsw.edu.au | www.trinityac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Border Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 53.0).
- •Trinity Anglican College - Albury has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Border Christian College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.4).
- •Trinity Anglican College - Albury is the larger school with 1,441 students compared with 278.
- •Border Christian College has grown faster over five years (49% vs 24%).
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 Trinity Anglican College - Albury?
On the Success Index, Border Christian College ranks higher (57.3 vs 53.0 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 Trinity Anglican College - Albury?
About 1.0 km 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 Trinity Anglican College - Albury has 16.4.
How do Border Christian College and Trinity Anglican College - Albury rank in NSW?
Border Christian College is 159th of 314 and Trinity Anglican College - Albury is 187th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.