Nambucca Valley Christian Community School vs Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 234 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nambucca Valley Christian Community School
Nambucca Heads · Independent combined · K-12
555 students · ICSEA 1042
Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education
Lillian Rock · Independent combined · K-7
89 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Nambucca Valley Christian Community School Nambucca Heads NSW | Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education Lillian Rock NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 314 | #178 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #452 of 1,259 | #570 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-7 |
| Students | 555 | 89 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 265 | 45 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +106% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.4 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Nambucca Heads 2448 | Lillian Rock 2480 |
| Council area | Nambucca Valley | Kyogle |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.nvccs.nsw.edu.au | www.rainbowridge.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nambucca Valley Christian Community School scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 53.8).
- •Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.5).
- •Nambucca Valley Christian Community School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 89.
- •Nambucca Valley Christian Community School has grown faster over five years (106% vs -6%).
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 Nambucca Valley Christian Community School better than Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education?
On the Success Index, Nambucca Valley Christian Community School ranks higher (60.6 vs 53.8 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 Nambucca Valley Christian Community School and Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education?
About 234 km in a straight line, between Nambucca Heads and Lillian Rock in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nambucca Valley Christian Community School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education has 10.9.
How do Nambucca Valley Christian Community School and Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education rank in NSW?
Nambucca Valley Christian Community School is 140th of 314 and Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education is 178th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.