Central Coast Sports College vs Pacific Coast Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 619 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Coast Sports College
Kariong · Independent combined · K-12
990 students · ICSEA 1026
Pacific Coast Christian School
Tweed Heads South · Independent combined · K-12
999 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Central Coast Sports College Kariong NSW | Pacific Coast Christian School Tweed Heads South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 314 | #193 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #699 of 1,259 | #612 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 990 | 999 |
| Girls / boys | 409 / 581 | 574 / 425 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +88% | +178% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.6 | 62.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 79.2 | 35.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 8% |
| Suburb | Kariong 2250 | Tweed Heads South 2486 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccsc.nsw.edu.au | www.pacificcoast.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pacific Coast Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 47.8).
- •Pacific Coast Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pacific Coast Christian School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.8).
- •Pacific Coast Christian School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 990.
- •Pacific Coast Christian School has grown faster over five years (178% vs 88%).
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 Sports College better than Pacific Coast Christian School?
On the Success Index, Pacific Coast Christian School ranks higher (52.0 vs 47.8 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 Sports College and Pacific Coast Christian School?
About 619 km in a straight line, between Kariong and Tweed Heads South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Coast Sports College has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pacific Coast Christian School has 16.0.
How do Central Coast Sports College and Pacific Coast Christian School rank in NSW?
Central Coast Sports College is 219th of 314 and Pacific Coast Christian School is 193rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.