International Maarif Schools of Australia vs Nambucca Valley Christian Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 402 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
International Maarif Schools of Australia
Auburn · Independent combined · K-11
362 students · ICSEA 1043
Nambucca Valley Christian Community School
Nambucca Heads · Independent combined · K-12
555 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | International Maarif Schools of Australia Auburn NSW | Nambucca Valley Christian Community School Nambucca Heads NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #114 of 314 | #140 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #360 of 1,259 | #452 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-11 | K-12 |
| Students | 362 | 555 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 188 | 290 / 265 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | 69 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +215% | +106% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 44.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 27.7 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Nambucca Heads 2448 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Nambucca Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.maarif.nsw.edu.au/ | www.nvccs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •International Maarif Schools of Australia scores higher on the Success Index (65.2 vs 60.6).
- •International Maarif Schools of Australia has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •International Maarif Schools of Australia has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.5).
- •Nambucca Valley Christian Community School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 362.
- •International Maarif Schools of Australia has grown faster over five years (215% vs 106%).
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 International Maarif Schools of Australia better than Nambucca Valley Christian Community School?
On the Success Index, International Maarif Schools of Australia ranks higher (65.2 vs 60.6 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 International Maarif Schools of Australia and Nambucca Valley Christian Community School?
About 402 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Nambucca Heads in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
International Maarif Schools of Australia has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nambucca Valley Christian Community School has 12.5.
How do International Maarif Schools of Australia and Nambucca Valley Christian Community School rank in NSW?
International Maarif Schools of Australia is 114th of 314 and Nambucca Valley Christian Community School is 140th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.