Central Coast Sports College vs Scone Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 159 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
Scone Grammar School
Scone · Independent combined · K-12
692 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Central Coast Sports College Kariong NSW | Scone Grammar School Scone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 314 | #204 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #699 of 1,259 | #653 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 990 | 692 |
| Girls / boys | 409 / 581 | 344 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +88% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.6 | 52.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 79.2 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 6% |
| Suburb | Kariong 2250 | Scone 2337 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Upper Hunter |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ccsc.nsw.edu.au | www.sgs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Scone Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (50.2 vs 47.8).
- •Central Coast Sports College has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scone Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.8).
- •Central Coast Sports College is the larger school with 990 students compared with 692.
- •Central Coast Sports College has grown faster over five years (88% vs 28%).
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 Scone Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Scone Grammar School ranks higher (50.2 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 Scone Grammar School?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Kariong and Scone 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 Scone Grammar School has 13.2.
How do Central Coast Sports College and Scone Grammar School rank in NSW?
Central Coast Sports College is 219th of 314 and Scone Grammar School is 204th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.