Mountains Christian College vs Sherwood Hills Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 71 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
Sherwood Hills Christian School
Bradbury · Independent combined · K-12
145 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Mountains Christian College Blackheath NSW | Sherwood Hills Christian School Bradbury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #164 of 314 | #206 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #513 of 1,259 | #656 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 169 | 145 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 84 | 68 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 18 | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blackheath 2785 | Bradbury 2560 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mountainscc.nsw.edu.au | www.sherwoodhills.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mountains Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (56.7 vs 50.1).
- •Mountains Christian College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.4).
- •Mountains Christian College is the larger school with 169 students compared with 145.
- •Sherwood Hills Christian School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Sherwood Hills Christian School?
On the Success Index, Mountains Christian College ranks higher (56.7 vs 50.1 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 Sherwood Hills Christian School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Blackheath and Bradbury 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 Sherwood Hills Christian School has 12.4.
How do Mountains Christian College and Sherwood Hills Christian School rank in NSW?
Mountains Christian College is 164th of 314 and Sherwood Hills Christian School is 206th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.