Gosford High School vs St Philip's Christian College - Gosford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gosford High School
Gosford · Government high school · 7-12
1,067 students · ICSEA 1157
St Philip's Christian College - Gosford
Narara · Independent combined · K-12
694 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Gosford High School Gosford NSW | St Philip's Christian College - Gosford Narara NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 539 | #91 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #114 of 1,472 | #271 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,067 | 694 |
| Girls / boys | 464 / 603 | 326 / 368 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | 166 | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.6 | 62.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 33.1 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Gosford 2250 | Narara 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gosford-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spcc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gosford High School scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 69.5).
- •Gosford High School has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.8).
- •Gosford High School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 694.
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has grown faster over five years (16% vs 1%).
- •Gosford High 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 Gosford High School better than St Philip's Christian College - Gosford?
On the Success Index, Gosford High School ranks higher (77.0 vs 69.5 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 Gosford High School and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gosford and Narara in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gosford High School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has 11.0.
How do Gosford High School and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford rank in NSW?
Gosford High School is 43rd of 539 and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford is 91st of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.