Pacific Coast Christian School vs Tweed River High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 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
Tweed River High School
Tweed Heads South · Government high school · 7-12
590 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Pacific Coast Christian School Tweed Heads South NSW | Tweed River High School Tweed Heads South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #193 of 314 | #383 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #612 of 1,259 | #1072 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 999 | 590 |
| Girls / boys | 574 / 425 | 249 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | 97 |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +178% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.2 | 59.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 24% |
| Suburb | Tweed Heads South 2486 | Tweed Heads South 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pacificcoast.nsw.edu.au | tweedriver-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Pacific Coast Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 34.7).
- •Pacific Coast Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tweed River High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 16.0).
- •Pacific Coast Christian School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 590.
- •Pacific Coast Christian School has grown faster over five years (178% vs -16%).
- •Pacific Coast Christian School is a independent school while Tweed River High 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 Pacific Coast Christian School better than Tweed River High School?
On the Success Index, Pacific Coast Christian School ranks higher (52.0 vs 34.7 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 Pacific Coast Christian School and Tweed River High School?
About 2.0 km 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 Tweed River High School has 9.9.
How do Pacific Coast Christian School and Tweed River High School rank in NSW?
Pacific Coast Christian School is 193rd of 314 and Tweed River High School is 383rd of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.