Covenant Christian School vs German International School Sydney
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Covenant Christian School
Belrose · Independent combined · K-12
884 students · ICSEA 1155
German International School Sydney
Terrey Hills · Independent combined · K-12
380 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Covenant Christian School Belrose NSW | German International School Sydney Terrey Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 314 | #31 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #218 of 1,259 | #76 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 884 | 380 |
| Girls / boys | 426 / 458 | 181 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 98 | 42 |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.6 | 38.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Belrose 2085 | Terrey Hills 2084 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.covenant.nsw.edu.au | www.giss.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •German International School Sydney scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 72.2).
- •German International School Sydney has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1155), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •German International School Sydney has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.0).
- •Covenant Christian School is the larger school with 884 students compared with 380.
- •German International School Sydney has grown faster over five years (16% vs -3%).
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 Covenant Christian School better than German International School Sydney?
On the Success Index, German International School Sydney ranks higher (81.9 vs 72.2 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 Covenant Christian School and German International School Sydney?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Belrose and Terrey Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Covenant Christian School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and German International School Sydney has 9.9.
How do Covenant Christian School and German International School Sydney rank in NSW?
Covenant Christian School is 78th of 314 and German International School Sydney is 31st of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.