Coast Christian School vs Green Point Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.3 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
Green Point Christian College
Green Point · Independent combined · K-12
1,175 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Coast Christian School Bensville NSW | Green Point Christian College Green Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #524 of 1,619 | #112 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1595 of 4,908 | #358 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 234 | 1,175 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 119 | 609 / 566 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +175% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 88.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 46.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bensville 2251 | Green Point 2251 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coastcs.nsw.edu.au | www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Green Point Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 63.6).
- •Green Point Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Green Point Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.4).
- •Green Point Christian College is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 234.
- •Coast Christian School has grown faster over five years (175% vs 23%).
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 Green Point Christian College?
On the Success Index, Green Point Christian College ranks higher (65.3 vs 63.6 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 Green Point Christian College?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Bensville and Green Point 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 Green Point Christian College has 13.2.
How do Coast Christian School and Green Point Christian College rank in NSW?
Coast Christian School is 524th of 1,619 and Green Point Christian College is 112th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.