Hinterland Christian College vs Mullumbimby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hinterland Christian College
Mullumbimby · Independent combined · K-10
71 students · ICSEA 1048
Mullumbimby High School
Mullumbimby · Government high school · 7-12
623 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Hinterland Christian College Mullumbimby NSW | Mullumbimby High School Mullumbimby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #223 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #569 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 71 | 623 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 36 | 282 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 56.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Mullumbimby 2482 | Mullumbimby 2482 |
| Council area | Byron | Byron |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hinterland.nsw.edu.au | mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.0 vs 57.5).
- •Hinterland Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mullumbimby High School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 71.
- •Hinterland Christian College has grown faster over five years (37% vs -2%).
- •Hinterland Christian College is a independent school while Mullumbimby High School is a government 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 Hinterland Christian College better than Mullumbimby High 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 Hinterland Christian College and Mullumbimby High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mullumbimby and Mullumbimby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hinterland Christian College has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mullumbimby High School has 11.0.
How do Hinterland Christian College and Mullumbimby High School rank in NSW?
Hinterland Christian College is unranked and Mullumbimby High School is 223rd of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.