Katoomba North Public School vs Mountains Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 8.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katoomba North Public School
Katoomba · Government primary · K-6
128 students · ICSEA 986
Mountains Christian College
Blackheath · Independent combined · K-12
169 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Katoomba North Public School Katoomba NSW | Mountains Christian College Blackheath NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1013 of 1,619 | #164 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3159 of 4,908 | #513 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 128 | 169 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 67 | 85 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 12% |
| Suburb | Katoomba 2780 | Blackheath 2785 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | katoomban-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mountainscc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mountains Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (56.7 vs 43.8).
- •Mountains Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mountains Christian College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.1).
- •Mountains Christian College is the larger school with 169 students compared with 128.
- •Katoomba North Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -15%).
- •Katoomba North Public School is a government school while Mountains Christian College is an independent 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 Katoomba North Public School better than Mountains Christian College?
On the Success Index, Mountains Christian College ranks higher (56.7 vs 43.8 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 Katoomba North Public School and Mountains Christian College?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Katoomba and Blackheath in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Katoomba North Public School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mountains Christian College has 9.4.
How do Katoomba North Public School and Mountains Christian College rank in NSW?
Katoomba North Public School is 1013th of 1,619 and Mountains Christian College is 164th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.