Coast Christian School vs Empire Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coast Christian School
Bensville · Independent primary · K-6
234 students · ICSEA 1061
Empire Bay Public School
Empire Bay · Government primary · K-6
426 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Coast Christian School Bensville NSW | Empire Bay Public School Empire Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #524 of 1,619 | #844 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1595 of 4,908 | #2576 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 234 | 426 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 119 | 206 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +175% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bensville 2251 | Empire Bay 2257 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coastcs.nsw.edu.au | empirebay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coast Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 51.6).
- •Coast Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coast Christian School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.0).
- •Empire Bay Public School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 234.
- •Coast Christian School has grown faster over five years (175% vs -11%).
- •Coast Christian School is a independent school while Empire 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 Coast Christian School better than Empire Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Coast Christian School ranks higher (63.6 vs 51.6 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 Coast Christian School and Empire Bay Public School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bensville and Empire Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coast Christian School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Empire Bay Public School has 18.0.
How do Coast Christian School and Empire Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Coast Christian School is 524th of 1,619 and Empire Bay Public School is 844th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.