Nambucca Valley Christian Community School vs Summerland Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 207 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
Summerland Christian College
Goonellabah · Independent combined · K-12
628 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Nambucca Valley Christian Community School Nambucca Heads NSW | Summerland Christian College Goonellabah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 314 | #222 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #452 of 1,259 | #703 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 555 | 628 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 265 | 329 / 299 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | 57 |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | 32 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +106% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.4 | 42.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 27.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Nambucca Heads 2448 | Goonellabah 2480 |
| Council area | Nambucca Valley | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.nvccs.nsw.edu.au | www.mysccollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •Nambucca Valley Christian Community School scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 47.7).
- •Nambucca Valley Christian Community School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •Summerland Christian College is the larger school with 628 students compared with 555.
- •Nambucca Valley Christian Community School has grown faster over five years (106% vs 22%).
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 Summerland Christian College?
On the Success Index, Nambucca Valley Christian Community School ranks higher (60.6 vs 47.7 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 Nambucca Valley Christian Community School and Summerland Christian College?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Nambucca Heads and Goonellabah 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 Summerland Christian College has 15.0.
How do Nambucca Valley Christian Community School and Summerland Christian College rank in NSW?
Nambucca Valley Christian Community School is 140th of 314 and Summerland Christian College is 222nd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.