Central Coast Sports College vs St Philip's Christian College - Gosford
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 4.0 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
St Philip's Christian College - Gosford
Narara · Independent combined · K-12
694 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Central Coast Sports College Kariong NSW | St Philip's Christian College - Gosford Narara NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 314 | #91 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #699 of 1,259 | #271 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 990 | 694 |
| Girls / boys | 409 / 581 | 326 / 368 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +88% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.6 | 62.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 79.2 | 33.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kariong 2250 | Narara 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccsc.nsw.edu.au | www.spcc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford scores higher on the Success Index (69.5 vs 47.8).
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 17.8).
- •Central Coast Sports College is the larger school with 990 students compared with 694.
- •Central Coast Sports College has grown faster over five years (88% 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 Sports College better than St Philip's Christian College - Gosford?
On the Success Index, St Philip's Christian College - Gosford ranks higher (69.5 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 St Philip's Christian College - Gosford?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Kariong and Narara 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 St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has 11.0.
How do Central Coast Sports College and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford rank in NSW?
Central Coast Sports College is 219th of 314 and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford is 91st of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.