Narara Valley High School vs St Philip's Christian College - Gosford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narara Valley High School
Narara · Government high school · 7-12
629 students · ICSEA 974
St Philip's Christian College - Gosford
Narara · Independent combined · K-12
694 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Narara Valley High School Narara NSW | St Philip's Christian College - Gosford Narara NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 539 | #91 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #915 of 1,472 | #271 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 629 | 694 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 316 | 326 / 368 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.1 | 62.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 33.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 3% |
| Suburb | Narara 2250 | Narara 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nararavaly-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spcc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford scores higher on the Success Index (69.5 vs 41.6).
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narara Valley High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.0).
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford is the larger school with 694 students compared with 629.
- •St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has grown faster over five years (16% vs -24%).
- •Narara Valley High School is a government school while St Philip's Christian College - Gosford is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Narara Valley High School better than St Philip's Christian College - Gosford?
On the Success Index, St Philip's Christian College - Gosford ranks higher (69.5 vs 41.6 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 Narara Valley High School and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Narara and Narara in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narara Valley High School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford has 11.0.
How do Narara Valley High School and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford rank in NSW?
Narara Valley High School is 330th of 539 and St Philip's Christian College - Gosford is 91st of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.