MidCoast Christian College vs Taree High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
MidCoast Christian College
Taree · Independent combined · K-12
787 students · ICSEA 1015
Taree High School
Taree · Government high school · 7-12
623 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | MidCoast Christian College Taree NSW | Taree High School Taree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 314 | #466 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #664 of 1,259 | #1278 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 787 | 623 |
| Girls / boys | 410 / 377 | 313 / 310 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 99 | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.8 | 60.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 25% |
| Suburb | Taree 2430 | Taree 2430 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mccc.nsw.edu.au/ | taree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •MidCoast Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 26.3).
- •MidCoast Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taree High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.7).
- •MidCoast Christian College is the larger school with 787 students compared with 623.
- •MidCoast Christian College has grown faster over five years (28% vs -25%).
- •MidCoast Christian College is a independent school while Taree High School is a government 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 MidCoast Christian College better than Taree High School?
On the Success Index, MidCoast Christian College ranks higher (49.8 vs 26.3 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 MidCoast Christian College and Taree High School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Taree and Taree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MidCoast Christian College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taree High School has 10.2.
How do MidCoast Christian College and Taree High School rank in NSW?
MidCoast Christian College is 209th of 314 and Taree High School is 466th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.