Mountains Christian College vs Regents Park Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 75 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mountains Christian College
Blackheath · Independent combined · K-12
169 students · ICSEA 1040
Regents Park Christian School
Regents Park · Independent combined · K-12
731 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Mountains Christian College Blackheath NSW | Regents Park Christian School Regents Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #164 of 314 | #203 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #513 of 1,259 | #649 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 169 | 731 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 84 | 327 / 404 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 18 | 72 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 56.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 32.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blackheath 2785 | Regents Park 2143 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mountainscc.nsw.edu.au | www.rpcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mountains Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (56.7 vs 50.3).
- •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 13.0).
- •Regents Park Christian School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 169.
- •Regents Park Christian School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -15%).
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 Mountains Christian College better than Regents Park Christian School?
On the Success Index, Mountains Christian College ranks higher (56.7 vs 50.3 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 Mountains Christian College and Regents Park Christian School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Blackheath and Regents Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mountains Christian College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Regents Park Christian School has 13.0.
How do Mountains Christian College and Regents Park Christian School rank in NSW?
Mountains Christian College is 164th of 314 and Regents Park Christian School is 203rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.