Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre vs Northern Beaches Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre
North Turramurra · Government combined
Northern Beaches Christian School
Terrey Hills · Independent combined · K-12
1,228 students · ICSEA 1134
| Measure | Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre North Turramurra NSW | Northern Beaches Christian School Terrey Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #95 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #281 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | – | K-12 |
| Students | – | 1,228 |
| Girls / boys | – / – | 565 / 663 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 146 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | – | 1134 |
| ICSEA percentile | – | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | – | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | – | 2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 103.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.2 | 53.9 |
| Language background other than English | – | 9% |
| Indigenous students | – | 1% |
| Suburb | North Turramurra 2074 | Terrey Hills 2084 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | artsunit.nsw.edu.au/local-arts-program/bush-studio-gibberagong-environmental-education-centre | www.nbcs.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre is a government school while Northern Beaches 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 Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre better than Northern Beaches 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 Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre and Northern Beaches Christian School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between North Turramurra and Terrey Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre and Northern Beaches Christian School rank in NSW?
Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre is unranked and Northern Beaches Christian School is 95th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.