Pacific Coast Christian School vs Scone Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 499 km 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
Scone Grammar School
Scone · Independent combined · K-12
692 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Pacific Coast Christian School Tweed Heads South NSW | Scone Grammar School Scone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #193 of 314 | #204 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #612 of 1,259 | #653 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 999 | 692 |
| Girls / boys | 574 / 425 | 344 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +178% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.2 | 52.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Tweed Heads South 2486 | Scone 2337 |
| Council area | Tweed | Upper Hunter |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.pacificcoast.nsw.edu.au | www.sgs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pacific Coast Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 50.2).
- •Pacific Coast Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scone Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.0).
- •Pacific Coast Christian School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 692.
- •Pacific Coast Christian School has grown faster over five years (178% vs 28%).
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 Scone Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Pacific Coast Christian School ranks higher (52.0 vs 50.2 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 Pacific Coast Christian School and Scone Grammar School?
About 499 km in a straight line, between Tweed Heads South and Scone 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 Scone Grammar School has 13.2.
How do Pacific Coast Christian School and Scone Grammar School rank in NSW?
Pacific Coast Christian School is 193rd of 314 and Scone Grammar School is 204th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.