Emmanuel Anglican College vs North Coast Pathway
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Anglican College
Ballina · Independent combined · K-12
878 students · ICSEA 1113
North Coast Pathway
Alstonville · Independent special · 9-10
26 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Emmanuel Anglican College Ballina NSW | North Coast Pathway Alstonville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #342 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | 9-10 |
| Students | 878 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 435 / 443 | 17 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 100 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 55 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.9 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.3 | 0.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 15% |
| Suburb | Ballina 2478 | Alstonville 2477 |
| Council area | Ballina | Ballina |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.eac.nsw.edu.au | ncpathway.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Coast Pathway has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 12.9).
- •Emmanuel Anglican College is the larger school with 878 students compared with 26.
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 Emmanuel Anglican College better than North Coast Pathway?
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 Emmanuel Anglican College and North Coast Pathway?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Ballina and Alstonville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel Anglican College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Coast Pathway has 6.8.
How do Emmanuel Anglican College and North Coast Pathway rank in NSW?
Emmanuel Anglican College is 107th of 314 and North Coast Pathway is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.