Namoi Valley Christian School vs Pacific Brook Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 265 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Namoi Valley Christian School
Wee Waa · Independent combined · K-10
128 students · ICSEA 936
Pacific Brook Christian School
Muswellbrook · Independent combined · K-10
88 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Namoi Valley Christian School Wee Waa NSW | Pacific Brook Christian School Muswellbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #244 of 314 | #266 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #845 of 1,259 | #992 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-10 |
| Students | 128 | 88 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 78 | 48 / 40 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | 7 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +167% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 14% |
| Suburb | Wee Waa 2388 | Muswellbrook 2333 |
| Council area | Narrabri | Muswellbrook |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.nvcs.com.au | www.pacificbrook.nsw.edu.au/pbcs/ |
The verdict
- •Namoi Valley Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 33.7).
- •Pacific Brook Christian School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Namoi Valley Christian School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.9).
- •Namoi Valley Christian School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 88.
- •Namoi Valley Christian School has grown faster over five years (167% vs 31%).
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 Namoi Valley Christian School better than Pacific Brook Christian School?
On the Success Index, Namoi Valley Christian School ranks higher (40.7 vs 33.7 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 Namoi Valley Christian School and Pacific Brook Christian School?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Wee Waa and Muswellbrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Namoi Valley Christian School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pacific Brook Christian School has 12.9.
How do Namoi Valley Christian School and Pacific Brook Christian School rank in NSW?
Namoi Valley Christian School is 244th of 314 and Pacific Brook Christian School is 266th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.