Clarence Valley Anglican School vs St Andrew's Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 2.2 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
St Andrew's Christian School
Grafton · Independent combined · K-12
209 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Clarence Valley Anglican School Clarenza NSW | St Andrew's Christian School Grafton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #234 of 314 | #246 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #772 of 1,259 | #868 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 402 | 209 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 196 | 96 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 40 | 24 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 11% |
| Suburb | Clarenza 2460 | Grafton 2460 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cvas.nsw.edu.au/ | www.standrewscs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clarence Valley Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (44.6 vs 39.6).
- •Clarence Valley Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Andrew's Christian School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.4).
- •Clarence Valley Anglican School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 209.
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 St Andrew's Christian School?
On the Success Index, Clarence Valley Anglican School ranks higher (44.6 vs 39.6 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 St Andrew's Christian School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Clarenza and Grafton 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 St Andrew's Christian School has 10.9.
How do Clarence Valley Anglican School and St Andrew's Christian School rank in NSW?
Clarence Valley Anglican School is 234th of 314 and St Andrew's Christian School is 246th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.