Charlton Christian College vs Fennell Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charlton Christian College
Fassifern · Independent combined · K-12
831 students · ICSEA 1063
Fennell Bay Public School
Fennell Bay · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Charlton Christian College Fassifern NSW | Fennell Bay Public School Fennell Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 314 | #1476 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #617 of 1,259 | #4496 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 831 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 426 / 405 | 72 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 78 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.2 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 31% |
| Suburb | Fassifern 2283 | Fennell Bay 2283 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.charlton.nsw.edu.au | fennellbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Charlton Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 25.0).
- •Charlton Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fennell Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 15.1).
- •Charlton Christian College is the larger school with 831 students compared with 159.
- •Charlton Christian College has grown faster over five years (31% vs -10%).
- •Charlton Christian College is a independent school while Fennell Bay Public School is a government 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 Charlton Christian College better than Fennell Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Charlton Christian College ranks higher (51.7 vs 25.0 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 Charlton Christian College and Fennell Bay Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fassifern and Fennell Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charlton Christian College has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fennell Bay Public School has 8.8.
How do Charlton Christian College and Fennell Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Charlton Christian College is 194th of 314 and Fennell Bay Public School is 1476th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.