Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education vs Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 52 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
11 students · ICSEA 1098
Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus
Freshwater · Government high school · 11-12
647 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education Richmond NSW | Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus Freshwater NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 88 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #11 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #36 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 11 | 647 |
| Girls / boys | 1 / 10 | 427 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 322 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 60.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Richmond 2753 | Freshwater 2096 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | richmondagcollege-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | nbscfreshw-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education scores higher on the Success Index (87.7 vs 83.0).
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus is the larger school with 647 students compared with 11.
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 Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education better than Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus?
On the Success Index, Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education ranks higher (87.7 vs 83.0 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 Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education and Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Freshwater in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education and Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus rank in NSW?
Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education is unranked and Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus is 11th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.