Burrabadine Christian Community School vs Ebenezer Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 286 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burrabadine Christian Community School
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-10
215 students · ICSEA 996
Ebenezer Christian College
Prospect · Independent combined · K-10
140 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Burrabadine Christian Community School Dubbo NSW | Ebenezer Christian College Prospect NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #229 of 314 | #250 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #752 of 1,259 | #884 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-10 |
| Students | 215 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 106 | 70 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +514% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 3% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Prospect 2148 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.burrabadineccs.nsw.edu.au | ecc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Burrabadine Christian Community School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 38.6).
- •Burrabadine Christian Community School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burrabadine Christian Community School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.1).
- •Burrabadine Christian Community School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 140.
- •Burrabadine Christian Community School has grown faster over five years (514% vs 36%).
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 Burrabadine Christian Community School better than Ebenezer Christian College?
On the Success Index, Burrabadine Christian Community School ranks higher (45.5 vs 38.6 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 Burrabadine Christian Community School and Ebenezer Christian College?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Prospect in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burrabadine Christian Community School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ebenezer Christian College has 17.1.
How do Burrabadine Christian Community School and Ebenezer Christian College rank in NSW?
Burrabadine Christian Community School is 229th of 314 and Ebenezer Christian College is 250th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.