Mountain View Adventist College vs Tyndale Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Adventist College
Doonside · Independent combined · K-12
592 students · ICSEA 1041
Tyndale Christian School
Blacktown · Independent combined · K-12
816 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Mountain View Adventist College Doonside NSW | Tyndale Christian School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #188 of 314 | #169 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #594 of 1,259 | #546 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 592 | 816 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 292 | 410 / 406 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 65 | 72 |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.2 | 66.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 43.6 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Doonside 2767 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mvac.adventist.edu.au | www.tyndale.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tyndale Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (55.1 vs 52.9).
- •Tyndale Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tyndale Christian School is the larger school with 816 students compared with 592.
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 Mountain View Adventist College better than Tyndale Christian School?
On the Success Index, Tyndale Christian School ranks higher (55.1 vs 52.9 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 Mountain View Adventist College and Tyndale Christian School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Doonside and Blacktown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mountain View Adventist College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tyndale Christian School has 12.3.
How do Mountain View Adventist College and Tyndale Christian School rank in NSW?
Mountain View Adventist College is 188th of 314 and Tyndale Christian School is 169th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.