Cedars Christian College vs Tyndale Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 75 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
Tyndale Christian School
Blacktown · Independent combined · K-12
816 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Cedars Christian College Unanderra NSW | Tyndale Christian School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 314 | #169 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #538 of 1,259 | #546 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 661 | 816 |
| Girls / boys | 345 / 316 | 410 / 406 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 51 | 72 |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.2 | 66.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 43.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Unanderra 2526 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cedars.nsw.edu.au | www.tyndale.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.6 vs 55.1).
- •Cedars Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tyndale Christian School is the larger school with 816 students compared with 661.
- •Cedars Christian College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -4%).
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 Tyndale Christian School?
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 Tyndale Christian School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Unanderra and Blacktown 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 Tyndale Christian School has 12.3.
How do Cedars Christian College and Tyndale Christian School rank in NSW?
Cedars Christian College is 168th of 314 and Tyndale Christian School is 169th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.