Heritage Christian School vs Kuyper Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 315 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Christian School
Port Macquarie · Independent combined · K-12
345 students · ICSEA 1032
Kuyper Christian School
Kurrajong · Independent combined · K-12
201 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Heritage Christian School Port Macquarie NSW | Kuyper Christian School Kurrajong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #184 of 314 | #180 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #585 of 1,259 | #573 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 345 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 184 | 101 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | 27 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Port Macquarie 2444 | Kurrajong 2758 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.heritage.nsw.edu.au | www.kuyper.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.2 vs 53.7).
- •Kuyper Christian School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.5).
- •Heritage Christian School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 201.
- •Kuyper Christian School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -7%).
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 Heritage Christian School better than Kuyper 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 Heritage Christian School and Kuyper Christian School?
About 315 km in a straight line, between Port Macquarie and Kurrajong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heritage Christian School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kuyper Christian School has 9.8.
How do Heritage Christian School and Kuyper Christian School rank in NSW?
Heritage Christian School is 184th of 314 and Kuyper Christian School is 180th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.