Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney vs Hinterland Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 647 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney
Kemps Creek · Independent combined · K-12
271 students · ICSEA 1048
Hinterland Christian College
Mullumbimby · Independent combined · K-10
71 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney Kemps Creek NSW | Hinterland Christian College Mullumbimby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #633 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-10 |
| Students | 271 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 142 | 35 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kemps Creek 2178 | Mullumbimby 2482 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Byron |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hcs.nsw.edu.au | www.hinterland.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hinterland Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (57.0 vs 50.9).
- •Hinterland Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.9).
- •Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney is the larger school with 271 students compared with 71.
- •Hinterland Christian College has grown faster over five years (37% vs 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 Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney better than Hinterland Christian College?
On the Success Index, Hinterland Christian College ranks higher (57.0 vs 50.9 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 Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney and Hinterland Christian College?
About 647 km in a straight line, between Kemps Creek and Mullumbimby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hinterland Christian College has 10.8.
How do Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney and Hinterland Christian College rank in NSW?
Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney is 201st of 314 and Hinterland Christian College is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.