Montgrove College vs Toongabbie Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Montgrove College
Orchard Hills · Independent combined · K-12
675 students · ICSEA 1106
Toongabbie Christian College
Toongabbie · Independent combined · K-12
1,242 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Montgrove College Orchard Hills NSW | Toongabbie Christian College Toongabbie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 314 | #71 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #293 of 1,259 | #202 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 675 | 1,242 |
| Girls / boys | 592 / 83 | 652 / 590 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 54 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 74 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.9 | 100.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 50.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Orchard Hills 2748 | Toongabbie 2146 |
| Council area | Penrith | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.montgrove.nsw.edu.au | www.tcc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Toongabbie Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (73.7 vs 68.7).
- •Toongabbie Christian College is the larger school with 1,242 students compared with 675.
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 Montgrove College better than Toongabbie Christian College?
On the Success Index, Toongabbie Christian College ranks higher (73.7 vs 68.7 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 Montgrove College and Toongabbie Christian College?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Orchard Hills and Toongabbie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montgrove College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toongabbie Christian College has 12.4.
How do Montgrove College and Toongabbie Christian College rank in NSW?
Montgrove College is 99th of 314 and Toongabbie Christian College is 71st of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.