Hunter Valley Grammar School vs Northern Beaches Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 107 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter Valley Grammar School
Ashtonfield · Independent combined · K-12
1,161 students · ICSEA 1134
Northern Beaches Christian School
Terrey Hills · Independent combined · K-12
1,228 students · ICSEA 1134
| Measure | Hunter Valley Grammar School Ashtonfield NSW | Northern Beaches Christian School Terrey Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 314 | #95 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #85 of 1,259 | #281 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,161 | 1,228 |
| Girls / boys | 552 / 609 | 565 / 663 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | 146 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1134 | 1134 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.9 | 103.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.9 | 53.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ashtonfield 2323 | Terrey Hills 2084 |
| Council area | Maitland | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hvgs.nsw.edu.au | www.nbcs.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hunter Valley Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (81.2 vs 69.0).
- •Hunter Valley Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.9).
- •Northern Beaches Christian School is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 1,161.
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 Valley Grammar School better than Northern Beaches Christian School?
On the Success Index, Hunter Valley Grammar School ranks higher (81.2 vs 69.0 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 Hunter Valley Grammar School and Northern Beaches Christian School?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Ashtonfield and Terrey Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hunter Valley Grammar School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Beaches Christian School has 11.9.
How do Hunter Valley Grammar School and Northern Beaches Christian School rank in NSW?
Hunter Valley Grammar School is 36th of 314 and Northern Beaches Christian School is 95th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.