Central Coast Steiner School vs St Peter's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Coast Steiner School
Fountaindale · Independent combined · K-11
330 students · ICSEA 1092
St Peter's Catholic College
Tuggerah · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,078 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Central Coast Steiner School Fountaindale NSW | St Peter's Catholic College Tuggerah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 314 | #158 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #393 of 1,259 | #398 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-11 | 7-12 |
| Students | 330 | 1,078 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 142 | 594 / 484 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | 229 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 84.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Fountaindale 2258 | Tuggerah 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccss.nsw.edu.au/ | www.stpetersdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 63.8).
- •Central Coast Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •St Peter's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 330.
- •St Peter's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 19%).
- •Central Coast Steiner School is a independent school while St Peter's Catholic College is a catholic 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 Steiner School better than St Peter's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Peter's Catholic College ranks higher (65.3 vs 63.8 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 Steiner School and St Peter's Catholic College?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Fountaindale and Tuggerah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Coast Steiner School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's Catholic College has 12.8.
How do Central Coast Steiner School and St Peter's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Central Coast Steiner School is 124th of 314 and St Peter's Catholic College is 158th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.