Chillingham Public School vs Tweed Valley Adventist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 9.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chillingham Public School
Chillingham · Government primary · K-6
35 students · ICSEA 1005
Tweed Valley Adventist College
Murwillumbah · Independent combined · K-12
381 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Chillingham Public School Chillingham NSW | Tweed Valley Adventist College Murwillumbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #200 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #632 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 35 | 381 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 18 | 178 / 203 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 38 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +56% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Chillingham 2484 | Murwillumbah 2484 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | chillingha-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.tvac.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Tweed Valley Adventist College scores higher on the Success Index (51.0 vs 49.1).
- •Tweed Valley Adventist College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tweed Valley Adventist College is the larger school with 381 students compared with 35.
- •Tweed Valley Adventist College has grown faster over five years (56% vs 13%).
- •Chillingham Public School is a government school while Tweed Valley Adventist College is an independent 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 Chillingham Public School better than Tweed Valley Adventist College?
On the Success Index, Tweed Valley Adventist College ranks higher (51.0 vs 49.1 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 Chillingham Public School and Tweed Valley Adventist College?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Chillingham and Murwillumbah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chillingham Public School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tweed Valley Adventist College has 12.5.
How do Chillingham Public School and Tweed Valley Adventist College rank in NSW?
Chillingham Public School is unranked and Tweed Valley Adventist College is 200th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.