Carinya Christian School Gunnedah vs St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 314 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carinya Christian School Gunnedah
Gunnedah · Independent combined · K-10
231 students · ICSEA 965
St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College
Mount Druitt · Independent combined · K-12
279 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Carinya Christian School Gunnedah Gunnedah NSW | St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College Mount Druitt NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #251 of 314 | #283 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #889 of 1,259 | #1069 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-12 |
| Students | 231 | 279 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 116 | 141 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 20 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 23 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 0% |
| Suburb | Gunnedah 2380 | Mount Druitt 2770 |
| Council area | Gunnedah | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carinya.nsw.edu.au | www.stbishoy.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carinya Christian School Gunnedah scores higher on the Success Index (38.4 vs 30.3).
- •St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.7).
- •St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College is the larger school with 279 students compared with 231.
- •Carinya Christian School Gunnedah has grown faster over five years (24% vs -19%).
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 Carinya Christian School Gunnedah better than St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College?
On the Success Index, Carinya Christian School Gunnedah ranks higher (38.4 vs 30.3 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 Carinya Christian School Gunnedah and St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College?
About 314 km in a straight line, between Gunnedah and Mount Druitt in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carinya Christian School Gunnedah has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College has 10.5.
How do Carinya Christian School Gunnedah and St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College rank in NSW?
Carinya Christian School Gunnedah is 251st of 314 and St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College is 283rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.