Manning Gardens Public School vs MidCoast Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Manning Gardens Public School
Taree · Government primary · P-6
207 students · ICSEA 724
MidCoast Christian College
Taree · Independent combined · K-12
787 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Manning Gardens Public School Taree NSW | MidCoast Christian College Taree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1407 of 1,619 | #209 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4295 of 4,908 | #664 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | P-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 207 | 787 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 120 | 410 / 377 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 99 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 724 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 89% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 61.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 45.3 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 63% | 13% |
| Suburb | Taree 2430 | Taree 2430 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | manninggdn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mccc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •MidCoast Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 27.8).
- •MidCoast Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 724), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manning Gardens Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.7).
- •MidCoast Christian College is the larger school with 787 students compared with 207.
- •Manning Gardens Public School has grown faster over five years (42% vs 28%).
- •Manning Gardens Public School is a government school while MidCoast Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Manning Gardens Public School better than MidCoast Christian College?
On the Success Index, MidCoast Christian College ranks higher (49.8 vs 27.8 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 Manning Gardens Public School and MidCoast Christian College?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Taree and Taree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Manning Gardens Public School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MidCoast Christian College has 12.7.
How do Manning Gardens Public School and MidCoast Christian College rank in NSW?
Manning Gardens Public School is 1407th of 1,619 and MidCoast Christian College is 209th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.