Brightwaters Christian College vs Moree Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 435 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwaters Christian College
Brightwaters · Independent combined · K-10
106 students · ICSEA 1001
Moree Christian School
Moree · Independent combined · K-11
126 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Brightwaters Christian College Brightwaters NSW | Moree Christian School Moree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #225 of 314 | #230 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #733 of 1,259 | #756 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-11 |
| Students | 106 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 40 | 64 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +231% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 17% |
| Suburb | Brightwaters 2264 | Moree 2400 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Moree Plains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.brightwaters.nsw.edu.au/ | www.moreecs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.2 vs 45.4).
- •Moree Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brightwaters Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.4).
- •Moree Christian School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 106.
- •Brightwaters Christian College has grown faster over five years (231% vs 25%).
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 Brightwaters Christian College better than Moree Christian School?
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 Brightwaters Christian College and Moree Christian School?
About 435 km in a straight line, between Brightwaters and Moree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brightwaters Christian College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moree Christian School has 13.4.
How do Brightwaters Christian College and Moree Christian School rank in NSW?
Brightwaters Christian College is 225th of 314 and Moree Christian School is 230th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.