Coast Christian School vs Kincumber Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.7 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 Public School
Kincumber · Government primary · K-6
364 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Coast Christian School Bensville NSW | Kincumber Public School Kincumber NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #524 of 1,619 | #991 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1595 of 4,908 | #3081 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 234 | 364 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 119 | 195 / 169 |
| 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% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 12% |
| 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-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coast Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 45.0).
- •Coast Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coast Christian School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
- •Kincumber Public School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 234.
- •Coast Christian School has grown faster over five years (175% vs -13%).
- •Coast Christian School is a independent school while Kincumber 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 Kincumber Public School?
On the Success Index, Coast Christian School ranks higher (63.6 vs 45.0 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 Kincumber Public School?
About 2.7 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 Public School has 15.8.
How do Coast Christian School and Kincumber Public School rank in NSW?
Coast Christian School is 524th of 1,619 and Kincumber Public School is 991st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.