Hunter Christian School vs St Columban's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 776 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter Christian School
Mayfield · Independent combined · K-12
337 students · ICSEA 1061
St Columban's Primary School
Mayfield · Catholic primary · K-6
162 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Hunter Christian School Mayfield NSW | St Columban's Primary School Mayfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 314 | #672 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #504 of 1,259 | #2052 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 337 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 165 | 77 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 40 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 23 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mayfield 2304 | Mayfield 2304 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hunterchristian.nsw.edu.au | mayfieldsc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Columban's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.5 vs 57.2).
- •Hunter Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hunter Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.9).
- •Hunter Christian School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 162.
- •St Columban's Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -4%).
- •Hunter Christian School is a independent school while St Columban'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 Hunter Christian School better than St Columban's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Columban's Primary School ranks higher (58.5 vs 57.2 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 Hunter Christian School and St Columban's Primary School?
About 776 m in a straight line, between Mayfield and Mayfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hunter Christian School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columban's Primary School has 15.9.
How do Hunter Christian School and St Columban's Primary School rank in NSW?
Hunter Christian School is 160th of 314 and St Columban's Primary School is 672nd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.