Cedars Christian College vs Craig Davis College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cedars Christian College
Unanderra · Independent combined · K-12
661 students · ICSEA 1067
Craig Davis College
Cordeaux Heights · Independent special · 9-12
45 students · ICSEA 825
| Measure | Cedars Christian College Unanderra NSW | Craig Davis College Cordeaux Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #538 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 661 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 345 / 316 | 29 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 51 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +80% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 825 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 5.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.2 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 38% |
| Suburb | Unanderra 2526 | Cordeaux Heights 2526 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cedars.nsw.edu.au | youthoffthestreets.com.au/programs/craig-davis-college/ |
The verdict
- •Cedars Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 825), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Craig Davis College has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 12.0).
- •Cedars Christian College is the larger school with 661 students compared with 45.
- •Craig Davis College has grown faster over five years (80% vs 5%).
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 Cedars Christian College better than Craig Davis College?
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 Cedars Christian College and Craig Davis College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Unanderra and Cordeaux Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cedars Christian College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Craig Davis College has 5.9.
How do Cedars Christian College and Craig Davis College rank in NSW?
Cedars Christian College is 168th of 314 and Craig Davis College is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.