Glenvale School vs St Philip's Christian College - Gosford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 304 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenvale School
Narara · Government special · U
159 students · ICSEA 963
St Philip's Christian College - Gosford
Narara · Independent combined · K-12
694 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Glenvale School Narara NSW | St Philip's Christian College - Gosford Narara NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #91 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #271 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | K-12 |
| Students | 159 | 694 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 130 | 326 / 368 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 62.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 33.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 3% |
| Suburb | Narara 2250 | Narara 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenvale-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spcc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenvale School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 11.0).
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford is the larger school with 694 students compared with 159.
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has grown faster over five years (16% vs 7%).
- •Glenvale School is a government school while St Philip's Christian College - Gosford 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 Glenvale School better than St Philip's Christian College - Gosford?
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 Glenvale School and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford?
About 304 m in a straight line, between Narara and Narara in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenvale School has 4.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has 11.0.
How do Glenvale School and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford rank in NSW?
Glenvale School is unranked and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford is 91st of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.