Kingdom Culture Christian School vs St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingdom Culture Christian School
Arncliffe · Independent combined · K-12
196 students · ICSEA 1082
St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College
Bexley · Independent combined · K-12
372 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Kingdom Culture Christian School Arncliffe NSW | St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College Bexley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #139 of 314 | #69 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #451 of 1,259 | #200 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 196 | 372 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 99 | 175 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 36 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +202% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 35.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Arncliffe 2205 | Bexley 2207 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kccs.nsw.edu.au | www.stmary.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 60.6).
- •St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.4).
- •St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College is the larger school with 372 students compared with 196.
- •Kingdom Culture Christian School has grown faster over five years (202% vs 36%).
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 Kingdom Culture Christian School better than St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College?
On the Success Index, St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College ranks higher (73.8 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 Kingdom Culture Christian School and St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Arncliffe and Bexley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingdom Culture Christian School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College has 10.5.
How do Kingdom Culture Christian School and St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College rank in NSW?
Kingdom Culture Christian School is 139th of 314 and St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College is 69th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.