Mount Annan Christian College vs Mount Annan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Annan Christian College
Mount Annan · Independent combined · K-12
1,059 students · ICSEA 1050
Mount Annan High School
Mount Annan · Government high school · 7-12
876 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Mount Annan Christian College Mount Annan NSW | Mount Annan High School Mount Annan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 314 | #347 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #516 of 1,259 | #986 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,059 | 876 |
| Girls / boys | 514 / 545 | 436 / 440 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | 112 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +108% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.1 | 70.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Mount Annan 2567 | Mount Annan 2567 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macc.nsw.edu.au | mountannan-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Annan Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (56.6 vs 38.5).
- •Mount Annan Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Annan High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.7).
- •Mount Annan Christian College is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 876.
- •Mount Annan Christian College has grown faster over five years (108% vs -6%).
- •Mount Annan Christian College is a independent school while Mount Annan 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 Mount Annan Christian College better than Mount Annan High School?
On the Success Index, Mount Annan Christian College ranks higher (56.6 vs 38.5 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 Mount Annan Christian College and Mount Annan High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Annan and Mount Annan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Annan Christian College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Annan High School has 12.4.
How do Mount Annan Christian College and Mount Annan High School rank in NSW?
Mount Annan Christian College is 165th of 314 and Mount Annan High School is 347th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.