Crabbes Creek Public School vs Hinterland Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 9.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crabbes Creek Public School
Crabbes Creek · Government primary · K-6
37 students · ICSEA 985
Hinterland Christian College
Mullumbimby · Independent combined · K-10
71 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Crabbes Creek Public School Crabbes Creek NSW | Hinterland Christian College Mullumbimby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-10 |
| Students | 37 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 16 | 35 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +54% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 1% |
| Suburb | Crabbes Creek 2483 | Mullumbimby 2482 |
| Council area | Tweed | Byron |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | crabbescrk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.hinterland.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hinterland Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (57.0 vs 42.1).
- •Hinterland Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hinterland Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.2).
- •Hinterland Christian College is the larger school with 71 students compared with 37.
- •Crabbes Creek Public School has grown faster over five years (54% vs 37%).
- •Crabbes Creek Public School is a government school while Hinterland Christian College is an independent 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 Crabbes Creek Public School better than Hinterland Christian College?
On the Success Index, Hinterland Christian College ranks higher (57.0 vs 42.1 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 Crabbes Creek Public School and Hinterland Christian College?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Crabbes Creek and Mullumbimby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crabbes Creek Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hinterland Christian College has 10.8.
How do Crabbes Creek Public School and Hinterland Christian College rank in NSW?
Crabbes Creek Public School is unranked and Hinterland Christian College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.