Casino Christian School vs Manifold Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 7.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casino Christian School
North Casino · Independent combined · K-12
354 students · ICSEA 979
Manifold Public School
Bentley · Government primary · K-6
17 students · ICSEA 911
| Measure | Casino Christian School North Casino NSW | Manifold Public School Bentley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #241 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #827 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 354 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 171 | 10 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | 54 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 911 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 1.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 0.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 24% |
| Suburb | North Casino 2470 | Bentley 2480 |
| Council area | Richmond Valley | Richmond Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ccs.nsw.edu.au | manifold-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Casino Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 14.7).
- •Casino Christian School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casino Christian School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 17.
- •Casino Christian School is a independent school while Manifold 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 Casino Christian School better than Manifold Public School?
On the Success Index, Casino Christian School ranks higher (41.8 vs 14.7 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 Casino Christian School and Manifold Public School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between North Casino and Bentley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Casino Christian School and Manifold Public School rank in NSW?
Casino Christian School is 241st of 314 and Manifold Public School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.