Pacific Coast Christian School vs Pacific Hope Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 130 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific Coast Christian School
Tweed Heads South · Independent combined · K-12
999 students · ICSEA 1027
Pacific Hope Christian School
Tweed Heads South · Independent special · U
85 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Pacific Coast Christian School Tweed Heads South NSW | Pacific Hope Christian School Tweed Heads South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #193 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #612 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 999 | 85 |
| Girls / boys | 574 / 425 | 29 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +178% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 5.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.2 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Tweed Heads South 2486 | Tweed Heads South 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pacificcoast.nsw.edu.au | www.pacifichope.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pacific Coast Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pacific Hope Christian School has fewer students per teacher (5.7 vs 16.0).
- •Pacific Coast Christian School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 85.
- •Pacific Coast Christian School has grown faster over five years (178% vs 39%).
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 Pacific Coast Christian School better than Pacific Hope Christian School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pacific Coast Christian School and Pacific Hope Christian School?
About 130 m in a straight line, between Tweed Heads South and Tweed Heads South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pacific Coast Christian School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pacific Hope Christian School has 5.7.
How do Pacific Coast Christian School and Pacific Hope Christian School rank in NSW?
Pacific Coast Christian School is 193rd of 314 and Pacific Hope Christian School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.