Craig Davis College vs Illawarra Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 342 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craig Davis College
Cordeaux Heights · Independent special · 9-12
45 students · ICSEA 825
Illawarra Christian School
Cordeaux Heights · Independent combined · K-12
800 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Craig Davis College Cordeaux Heights NSW | Illawarra Christian School Cordeaux Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #137 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #447 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 9-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 45 | 800 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 16 | 428 / 372 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | 64 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +80% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 825 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 5.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 58.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 35.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cordeaux Heights 2526 | Cordeaux Heights 2526 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | youthoffthestreets.com.au/programs/craig-davis-college/ | www.ics.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Illawarra Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 825), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Craig Davis College has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 13.6).
- •Illawarra Christian School is the larger school with 800 students compared with 45.
- •Craig Davis College has grown faster over five years (80% vs 30%).
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 Craig Davis College better than Illawarra Christian School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Craig Davis College and Illawarra Christian School?
About 342 m in a straight line, between Cordeaux Heights and Cordeaux Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craig Davis College has 5.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Illawarra Christian School has 13.6.
How do Craig Davis College and Illawarra Christian School rank in NSW?
Craig Davis College is unranked and Illawarra Christian School is 137th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.