Covenant Christian School vs John Colet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 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
John Colet School
Belrose · Independent primary · K-6
275 students · ICSEA 1210
| Measure | Covenant Christian School Belrose NSW | John Colet School Belrose NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 314 | #2 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #218 of 1,259 | #14 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 884 | 275 |
| Girls / boys | 426 / 458 | 131 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 98 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1210 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 81% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.6 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Belrose 2085 | Belrose 2085 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.covenant.nsw.edu.au | www.johncolet.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Colet School scores higher on the Success Index (88.2 vs 72.2).
- •John Colet School has the higher ICSEA (1210 vs 1155), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Covenant Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.0).
- •Covenant Christian School is the larger school with 884 students compared with 275.
- •John Colet School has grown faster over five years (20% 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 John Colet School?
On the Success Index, John Colet School ranks higher (88.2 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 John Colet School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Belrose and Belrose 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 John Colet School has 13.0.
How do Covenant Christian School and John Colet School rank in NSW?
Covenant Christian School is 78th of 314 and John Colet School is 2nd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.