Gosford Public School vs St Philip's Christian College - Gosford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gosford Public School
West Gosford · Government primary · K-6
545 students · ICSEA 1049
St Philip's Christian College - Gosford
Narara · Independent combined · K-12
694 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Gosford Public School West Gosford NSW | St Philip's Christian College - Gosford Narara NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #806 of 1,619 | #91 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2466 of 4,908 | #271 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 545 | 694 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 286 | 326 / 368 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.3 | 62.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 33.1 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 3% |
| Suburb | West Gosford 2250 | Narara 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gosford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spcc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford scores higher on the Success Index (69.5 vs 53.3).
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 18.6).
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford is the larger school with 694 students compared with 545.
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has grown faster over five years (16% vs 0%).
- •Gosford Public 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 Public School better than St Philip's Christian College - Gosford?
On the Success Index, St Philip's Christian College - Gosford ranks higher (69.5 vs 53.3 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 Public School and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Gosford and Narara in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gosford Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has 11.0.
How do Gosford Public School and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford rank in NSW?
Gosford Public School is 806th of 1,619 and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford is 91st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.