Central Coast Adventist School vs Chertsey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 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
Chertsey Primary School
Springfield · Government primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Central Coast Adventist School Erina NSW | Chertsey Primary School Springfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 314 | #1252 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #383 of 1,259 | #3877 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,136 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 599 / 537 | 48 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 7.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.2 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 20% |
| Suburb | Erina 2250 | Springfield 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccas.nsw.edu.au | chertsey-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Central Coast Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 33.4).
- •Central Coast Adventist School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chertsey Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 14.3).
- •Central Coast Adventist School is the larger school with 1,136 students compared with 125.
- •Central Coast Adventist School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -32%).
- •Central Coast Adventist School is a independent school while Chertsey Primary 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 Central Coast Adventist School better than Chertsey Primary School?
On the Success Index, Central Coast Adventist School ranks higher (64.4 vs 33.4 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 Chertsey Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Erina and Springfield 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 Chertsey Primary School has 7.5.
How do Central Coast Adventist School and Chertsey Primary School rank in NSW?
Central Coast Adventist School is 120th of 314 and Chertsey Primary School is 1252nd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.