Coffs Harbour Bible Church School vs The Lakes Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 436 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coffs Harbour Bible Church School
Toormina · Independent combined · K-10
37 students · ICSEA 1021
The Lakes Christian College
Castlereagh · Independent combined · K-12
330 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Coffs Harbour Bible Church School Toormina NSW | The Lakes Christian College Castlereagh NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #233 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #766 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-12 |
| Students | 37 | 330 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 19 | 180 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 2 | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 24.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 7% |
| Suburb | Toormina 2452 | Castlereagh 2749 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chbcs.nsw.edu.au | www.thelakescc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coffs Harbour Bible Church School scores higher on the Success Index (51.1 vs 44.9).
- •The Lakes Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coffs Harbour Bible Church School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 13.7).
- •The Lakes Christian College is the larger school with 330 students compared with 37.
- •Coffs Harbour Bible Church School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 7%).
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 Coffs Harbour Bible Church School better than The Lakes Christian College?
On the Success Index, Coffs Harbour Bible Church School ranks higher (51.1 vs 44.9 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 Coffs Harbour Bible Church School and The Lakes Christian College?
About 436 km in a straight line, between Toormina and Castlereagh in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coffs Harbour Bible Church School has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Lakes Christian College has 13.7.
How do Coffs Harbour Bible Church School and The Lakes Christian College rank in NSW?
Coffs Harbour Bible Church School is unranked and The Lakes Christian College is 233rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.