Central Coast Adventist School vs Central Coast Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Coast Adventist School
Erina · Independent combined · K-12
1,136 students · ICSEA 1112
Central Coast Grammar School
Erina Heights · Independent combined · K-12
1,561 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Central Coast Adventist School Erina NSW | Central Coast Grammar School Erina Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 314 | #54 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #383 of 1,259 | #148 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,136 | 1,561 |
| Girls / boys | 599 / 537 | 759 / 802 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | 170 |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.2 | 134.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 58.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Erina 2250 | Erina Heights 2260 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccas.nsw.edu.au | www.ccgs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Central Coast Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (77.3 vs 64.4).
- •Central Coast Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Central Coast Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.3).
- •Central Coast Grammar School is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 1,136.
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 Central Coast Adventist School better than Central Coast Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Central Coast Grammar School ranks higher (77.3 vs 64.4 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 Central Coast Adventist School and Central Coast Grammar School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Erina and Erina Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Coast Adventist School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Central Coast Grammar School has 11.6.
How do Central Coast Adventist School and Central Coast Grammar School rank in NSW?
Central Coast Adventist School is 120th of 314 and Central Coast Grammar School is 54th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.