Coast Christian School vs St John's Lutheran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 495 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
St John's Lutheran Primary School
Jindera · Independent primary · K-6
176 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Coast Christian School Bensville NSW | St John's Lutheran Primary School Jindera NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #524 of 1,619 | #650 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1595 of 4,908 | #1984 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 234 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 119 | 95 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +175% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bensville 2251 | Jindera 2642 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Greater Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.coastcs.nsw.edu.au | www.stjls.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coast Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 59.3).
- •Coast Christian School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.7).
- •Coast Christian School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 176.
- •Coast Christian School has grown faster over five years (175% vs -6%).
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 St John's Lutheran Primary School?
On the Success Index, Coast Christian School ranks higher (63.6 vs 59.3 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 St John's Lutheran Primary School?
About 495 km in a straight line, between Bensville and Jindera 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 St John's Lutheran Primary School has 18.7.
How do Coast Christian School and St John's Lutheran Primary School rank in NSW?
Coast Christian School is 524th of 1,619 and St John's Lutheran Primary School is 650th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.