Northern Beaches Christian School vs Terrey Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Beaches Christian School
Terrey Hills · Independent combined · K-12
1,228 students · ICSEA 1134
Terrey Hills Public School
Terrey Hills · Government primary · K-6
183 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Northern Beaches Christian School Terrey Hills NSW | Terrey Hills Public School Terrey Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 314 | #407 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #281 of 1,259 | #1245 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,228 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 565 / 663 | 86 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 198 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1134 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.4 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.9 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Terrey Hills 2084 | Terrey Hills 2084 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nbcs.nsw.edu.au/ | terreyhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northern Beaches Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 67.6).
- •Northern Beaches Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1134 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northern Beaches Christian School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.1).
- •Northern Beaches Christian School is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 183.
- •Northern Beaches Christian School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -23%).
- •Northern Beaches Christian School is a independent school while Terrey Hills Public School is a government 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 Northern Beaches Christian School better than Terrey Hills Public School?
On the Success Index, Northern Beaches Christian School ranks higher (69.0 vs 67.6 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 Northern Beaches Christian School and Terrey Hills Public School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Terrey Hills and Terrey Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northern Beaches Christian School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Terrey Hills Public School has 16.1.
How do Northern Beaches Christian School and Terrey Hills Public School rank in NSW?
Northern Beaches Christian School is 95th of 314 and Terrey Hills Public School is 407th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.