Hinterland Christian College vs St John's Primary School
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.
Hinterland Christian College
Mullumbimby · Independent combined · K-10
71 students · ICSEA 1048
St John's Primary School
Mullumbimby · Catholic primary · K-6
63 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Hinterland Christian College Mullumbimby NSW | St John's Primary School Mullumbimby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 71 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 36 | 35 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Mullumbimby 2482 | Mullumbimby 2482 |
| Council area | Byron | Byron |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hinterland.nsw.edu.au | www.mbyplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.9 vs 57.0).
- •Hinterland Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 10.8).
- •Hinterland Christian College is the larger school with 71 students compared with 63.
- •Hinterland Christian College has grown faster over five years (37% vs -33%).
- •Hinterland Christian College is a independent school while St John's Primary School is a catholic 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 St John's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John's Primary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 57.0 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 Hinterland Christian College and St John's Primary School?
About 1.4 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 St John's Primary School has 7.3.
How do Hinterland Christian College and St John's Primary School rank in NSW?
Hinterland Christian College is unranked and St John's Primary School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.