Hunter Christian School vs St Philip's Christian College - Waratah
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km 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 Philip's Christian College - Waratah
Waratah · Independent combined · K-12
1,466 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Hunter Christian School Mayfield NSW | St Philip's Christian College - Waratah Waratah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 314 | #65 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #504 of 1,259 | #190 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 337 | 1,466 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 165 | 725 / 741 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | 40 | 161 |
| Year 12 cohort | 23 | 127 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 113.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 50.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mayfield 2304 | Waratah 2298 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hunterchristian.nsw.edu.au | www.spcc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Philip's Christian College - Waratah scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 57.2).
- •St Philip's Christian College - Waratah has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hunter Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •St Philip's Christian College - Waratah is the larger school with 1,466 students compared with 337.
- •St Philip's Christian College - Waratah has grown faster over five years (7% vs -4%).
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 Philip's Christian College - Waratah?
On the Success Index, St Philip's Christian College - Waratah ranks higher (74.4 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 Philip's Christian College - Waratah?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mayfield and Waratah 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 Philip's Christian College - Waratah has 12.9.
How do Hunter Christian School and St Philip's Christian College - Waratah rank in NSW?
Hunter Christian School is 160th of 314 and St Philip's Christian College - Waratah is 65th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.