Heritage College Lake Macquarie vs Moree Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 432 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage College Lake Macquarie
Morisset · Independent combined · K-12
511 students · ICSEA 1002
Moree Christian School
Moree · Independent combined · K-11
126 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Heritage College Lake Macquarie Morisset NSW | Moree Christian School Moree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #245 of 314 | #230 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #851 of 1,259 | #756 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-11 |
| Students | 511 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 252 | 64 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 48 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +66% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.1 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 17% |
| Suburb | Morisset 2264 | Moree 2400 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Moree Plains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | lakemac.heritage.edu.au/ | www.moreecs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moree Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (45.4 vs 40.4).
- •Heritage College Lake Macquarie has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Heritage College Lake Macquarie is the larger school with 511 students compared with 126.
- •Heritage College Lake Macquarie has grown faster over five years (66% vs 25%).
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 College Lake Macquarie better than Moree Christian School?
On the Success Index, Moree Christian School ranks higher (45.4 vs 40.4 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 Heritage College Lake Macquarie and Moree Christian School?
About 432 km in a straight line, between Morisset and Moree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heritage College Lake Macquarie has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moree Christian School has 13.4.
How do Heritage College Lake Macquarie and Moree Christian School rank in NSW?
Heritage College Lake Macquarie is 245th of 314 and Moree Christian School is 230th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.