Manning Valley Anglican College vs Snowy Mountains Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 573 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Manning Valley Anglican College
Cundletown · Independent combined · K-12
758 students · ICSEA 1005
Snowy Mountains Christian School
Cooma North · Independent combined · K-10
50 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Manning Valley Anglican College Cundletown NSW | Snowy Mountains Christian School Cooma North NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #215 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #684 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-10 |
| Students | 758 | 50 |
| Girls / boys | 406 / 352 | 23 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +73% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.7 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cundletown 2430 | Cooma North 2630 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Snowy Monaro |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mvac.nsw.edu.au | www.smcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Manning Valley Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 47.0).
- •Snowy Mountains Christian School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 13.6).
- •Manning Valley Anglican College is the larger school with 758 students compared with 50.
- •Manning Valley Anglican College has grown faster over five years (73% vs -35%).
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 Valley Anglican College better than Snowy Mountains Christian School?
On the Success Index, Manning Valley Anglican College ranks higher (48.4 vs 47.0 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 Manning Valley Anglican College and Snowy Mountains Christian School?
About 573 km in a straight line, between Cundletown and Cooma North in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Manning Valley Anglican College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Snowy Mountains Christian School has 7.8.
How do Manning Valley Anglican College and Snowy Mountains Christian School rank in NSW?
Manning Valley Anglican College is 215th of 314 and Snowy Mountains Christian School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.