Central Coast Adventist School vs Emmanuel Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 548 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
Emmanuel Anglican College
Ballina · Independent combined · K-12
878 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Central Coast Adventist School Erina NSW | Emmanuel Anglican College Ballina NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 314 | #107 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #383 of 1,259 | #342 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,136 | 878 |
| Girls / boys | 599 / 537 | 435 / 443 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | 100 |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | 55 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.2 | 67.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 42.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Erina 2250 | Ballina 2478 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Ballina |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ccas.nsw.edu.au | www.eac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 64.4).
- •Emmanuel Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmanuel Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.3).
- •Central Coast Adventist School is the larger school with 1,136 students compared with 878.
- •Emmanuel Anglican College has grown faster over five years (23% vs 16%).
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 Emmanuel Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Emmanuel Anglican College ranks higher (66.0 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 Emmanuel Anglican College?
About 548 km in a straight line, between Erina and Ballina 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 Emmanuel Anglican College has 12.9.
How do Central Coast Adventist School and Emmanuel Anglican College rank in NSW?
Central Coast Adventist School is 120th of 314 and Emmanuel Anglican College is 107th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.