Cedars Christian College vs Mount Kembla Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.8 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
Mount Kembla Public School
Mount Kembla · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Cedars Christian College Unanderra NSW | Mount Kembla Public School Mount Kembla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 314 | #574 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #538 of 1,259 | #1758 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 661 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 345 / 316 | 64 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 51 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.2 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Unanderra 2526 | Mount Kembla 2526 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cedars.nsw.edu.au | mtkembla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Kembla Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.9 vs 55.6).
- •Cedars Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cedars Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.2).
- •Cedars Christian College is the larger school with 661 students compared with 159.
- •Mount Kembla Public School has grown faster over five years (42% vs 5%).
- •Cedars Christian College is a independent school while Mount Kembla 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 Cedars Christian College better than Mount Kembla Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Kembla Public School ranks higher (61.9 vs 55.6 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 Cedars Christian College and Mount Kembla Public School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Unanderra and Mount Kembla 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 Mount Kembla Public School has 16.2.
How do Cedars Christian College and Mount Kembla Public School rank in NSW?
Cedars Christian College is 168th of 314 and Mount Kembla Public School is 574th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.