HopeTown School vs Wyong Christian Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
HopeTown School
Wyong · Government special · U
43 students · ICSEA 797
Wyong Christian Community School
Wyong · Independent combined · K-12
904 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | HopeTown School Wyong NSW | Wyong Christian Community School Wyong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #175 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #563 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | K-12 |
| Students | 43 | 904 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 43 | 455 / 449 |
| Foundation intake | – | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 87 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 54 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 797 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 3.7 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 64.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 42.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 6% |
| Suburb | Wyong 2259 | Wyong 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hopetown-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wyongccs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wyong Christian Community School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 797), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •HopeTown School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 14.1).
- •Wyong Christian Community School is the larger school with 904 students compared with 43.
- •Wyong Christian Community School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 2%).
- •HopeTown School is a government school while Wyong Christian Community School 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 HopeTown School better than Wyong Christian Community 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 HopeTown School and Wyong Christian Community School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Wyong and Wyong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
HopeTown School has 3.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wyong Christian Community School has 14.1.
How do HopeTown School and Wyong Christian Community School rank in NSW?
HopeTown School is unranked and Wyong Christian Community School is 175th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.