Kesser Torah College vs Kingdom Culture Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kesser Torah College
Dover Heights · Independent combined · K-12
484 students · ICSEA 1082
Kingdom Culture Christian School
Arncliffe · Independent combined · K-12
196 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Kesser Torah College Dover Heights NSW | Kingdom Culture Christian School Arncliffe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 314 | #139 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #463 of 1,259 | #451 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 484 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 242 / 242 | 97 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +202% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.9 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dover Heights 2030 | Arncliffe 2205 |
| Council area | Waverley | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kessertorah.nsw.edu.au | www.kccs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.0 vs 60.6).
- •Kesser Torah College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •Kesser Torah College is the larger school with 484 students compared with 196.
- •Kingdom Culture Christian School has grown faster over five years (202% vs 32%).
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 Kesser Torah College better than Kingdom Culture Christian School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kesser Torah College and Kingdom Culture Christian School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Dover Heights and Arncliffe in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kesser Torah College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingdom Culture Christian School has 14.4.
How do Kesser Torah College and Kingdom Culture Christian School rank in NSW?
Kesser Torah College is 146th of 314 and Kingdom Culture Christian School is 139th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.