Macquarie Anglican Grammar School vs Mountains Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 221 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
Dubbo · Independent combined · K-12
664 students · ICSEA 1040
Mountains Christian College
Blackheath · Independent combined · K-12
169 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Macquarie Anglican Grammar School Dubbo NSW | Mountains Christian College Blackheath NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 314 | #164 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #817 of 1,259 | #513 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 664 | 169 |
| Girls / boys | 337 / 327 | 85 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 12% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Blackheath 2785 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mags.nsw.edu.au | www.mountainscc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mountains Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (56.7 vs 42.3).
- •Mountains Christian College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.0).
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 169.
- •Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -15%).
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 Macquarie Anglican Grammar School better than Mountains Christian College?
On the Success Index, Mountains Christian College ranks higher (56.7 vs 42.3 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 Macquarie Anglican Grammar School and Mountains Christian College?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Blackheath in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mountains Christian College has 9.4.
How do Macquarie Anglican Grammar School and Mountains Christian College rank in NSW?
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School is 239th of 314 and Mountains Christian College is 164th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.