Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School vs Pacific Coast Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
Terranora · Independent combined · K-12
2,008 students · ICSEA 1117
Pacific Coast Christian School
Tweed Heads South · Independent combined · K-12
999 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School Terranora NSW | Pacific Coast Christian School Tweed Heads South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 314 | #193 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #359 of 1,259 | #612 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 2,008 | 999 |
| Girls / boys | 1,015 / 993 | 574 / 425 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 221 | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | 186 | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | +178% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 149.9 | 62.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 83.6 | 35.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Terranora 2486 | Tweed Heads South 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au/ | www.pacificcoast.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 52.0).
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.0).
- •Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 2,008 students compared with 999.
- •Pacific Coast Christian School has grown faster over five years (178% vs 44%).
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 Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School better than Pacific Coast Christian School?
On the Success Index, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School ranks higher (65.3 vs 52.0 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 Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School and Pacific Coast Christian School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Terranora and Tweed Heads South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pacific Coast Christian School has 16.0.
How do Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School and Pacific Coast Christian School rank in NSW?
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is 113th of 314 and Pacific Coast Christian School is 193rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.