Inaburra School vs Shire Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Inaburra School
Bangor · Independent combined · K-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 1123
Shire Christian School
Barden Ridge · Independent combined · K-12
926 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Inaburra School Bangor NSW | Shire Christian School Barden Ridge NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 314 | #125 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #217 of 1,259 | #395 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,211 | 926 |
| Girls / boys | 603 / 608 | 453 / 473 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 138 | 97 |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | 64 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1123 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 118.9 | 68.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.4 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bangor 2234 | Barden Ridge 2234 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au | www.shirechristian.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Inaburra School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 63.8).
- •Inaburra School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inaburra School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.5).
- •Inaburra School is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 926.
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 Inaburra School better than Shire Christian School?
On the Success Index, Inaburra School ranks higher (72.3 vs 63.8 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 Inaburra School and Shire Christian School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Barden Ridge in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Inaburra School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shire Christian School has 13.5.
How do Inaburra School and Shire Christian School rank in NSW?
Inaburra School is 77th of 314 and Shire Christian School is 125th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.