Engadine High School vs Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Engadine High School
Engadine · Government high school · 7-12
1,063 students · ICSEA 1051
Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School
Engadine · Independent combined · K-12
42 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Engadine High School Engadine NSW | Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School Engadine NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #173 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #439 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,063 | 42 |
| Girls / boys | 526 / 537 | 26 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | – | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 142 | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.0 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Engadine 2233 | Engadine 2233 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | engadine-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.scbc.org.au/christian-school.aspx |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 63.0).
- •Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.0).
- •Engadine High School is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 42.
- •Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 3%).
- •Engadine High School is a government school while Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School 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 Engadine High School better than Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School?
On the Success Index, Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School ranks higher (69.0 vs 63.0 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 Engadine High School and Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Engadine and Engadine in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Engadine High School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School has 10.5.
How do Engadine High School and Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School rank in NSW?
Engadine High School is 173rd of 539 and Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.