Coast Christian School vs Kincumber High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.3 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
Kincumber High School
Kincumber · Government high school · 7-12
1,002 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Coast Christian School Bensville NSW | Kincumber High School Kincumber NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #524 of 1,619 | #165 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1595 of 4,908 | #418 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 234 | 1,002 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 119 | 485 / 517 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 181 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 140 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +175% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 74.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bensville 2251 | Kincumber 2251 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coastcs.nsw.edu.au | kincumber-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.6 vs 64.2).
- •Coast Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kincumber High School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Kincumber High School is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 234.
- •Coast Christian School has grown faster over five years (175% vs -2%).
- •Coast Christian School is a independent school while Kincumber High 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 Kincumber High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coast Christian School and Kincumber High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bensville and Kincumber 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 Kincumber High School has 13.4.
How do Coast Christian School and Kincumber High School rank in NSW?
Coast Christian School is 524th of 1,619 and Kincumber High School is 165th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.