Mount Victoria Public School vs Mountains Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Victoria Public School
Mount Victoria · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 1039
Mountains Christian College
Blackheath · Independent combined · K-12
169 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Mount Victoria Public School Mount Victoria NSW | Mountains Christian College Blackheath NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #164 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #513 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 56 | 169 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 25 | 85 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 12% |
| Suburb | Mount Victoria 2786 | Blackheath 2785 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mtvictoria-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mountainscc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Victoria Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 56.7).
- •Mountains Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mountains Christian College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.0).
- •Mountains Christian College is the larger school with 169 students compared with 56.
- •Mount Victoria Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -15%).
- •Mount Victoria Public School is a government school while Mountains 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 Mount Victoria Public School better than Mountains Christian College?
On the Success Index, Mount Victoria Public School ranks higher (61.1 vs 56.7 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 Mount Victoria Public School and Mountains Christian College?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Mount Victoria and Blackheath in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Victoria Public School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mountains Christian College has 9.4.
How do Mount Victoria Public School and Mountains Christian College rank in NSW?
Mount Victoria Public School is unranked and Mountains Christian College is 164th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.