Linuwel School Ltd vs Mountain View Adventist College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 133 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Linuwel School Ltd
East Maitland · Independent combined · K-12
244 students · ICSEA 1041
Mountain View Adventist College
Doonside · Independent combined · K-12
592 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Linuwel School Ltd East Maitland NSW | Mountain View Adventist College Doonside NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 314 | #188 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #619 of 1,259 | #594 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 244 | 592 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 117 | 300 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 20 | 65 |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 49.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 28.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 2% |
| Suburb | East Maitland 2323 | Doonside 2767 |
| Council area | Maitland | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.linuwel.nsw.edu.au/ | www.mvac.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Adventist College scores higher on the Success Index (52.9 vs 51.6).
- •Linuwel School Ltd has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.0).
- •Mountain View Adventist College is the larger school with 592 students compared with 244.
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 Linuwel School Ltd better than Mountain View Adventist College?
On the Success Index, Mountain View Adventist College ranks higher (52.9 vs 51.6 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 Linuwel School Ltd and Mountain View Adventist College?
About 133 km in a straight line, between East Maitland and Doonside in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Linuwel School Ltd has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mountain View Adventist College has 12.0.
How do Linuwel School Ltd and Mountain View Adventist College rank in NSW?
Linuwel School Ltd is 196th of 314 and Mountain View Adventist College is 188th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.