Clarence Valley Anglican School vs MidCoast Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 247 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarence Valley Anglican School
Clarenza · Independent combined · K-12
402 students · ICSEA 1016
MidCoast Christian College
Taree · Independent combined · K-12
787 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Clarence Valley Anglican School Clarenza NSW | MidCoast Christian College Taree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #234 of 314 | #209 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #772 of 1,259 | #664 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 402 | 787 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 196 | 410 / 377 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 40 | 99 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 61.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 45.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 13% |
| Suburb | Clarenza 2460 | Taree 2430 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cvas.nsw.edu.au/ | mccc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •MidCoast Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 44.6).
- •Clarence Valley Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MidCoast Christian College is the larger school with 787 students compared with 402.
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 Clarence Valley Anglican School better than MidCoast Christian College?
On the Success Index, MidCoast Christian College ranks higher (49.8 vs 44.6 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 Clarence Valley Anglican School and MidCoast Christian College?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Clarenza and Taree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarence Valley Anglican School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MidCoast Christian College has 12.7.
How do Clarence Valley Anglican School and MidCoast Christian College rank in NSW?
Clarence Valley Anglican School is 234th of 314 and MidCoast Christian College is 209th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.