Pacific Hills Christian School vs Redfield College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 781 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific Hills Christian School
Dural · Independent combined · K-12
1,475 students · ICSEA 1118
Redfield College
Dural · Independent combined · 2-12
530 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Pacific Hills Christian School Dural NSW | Redfield College Dural NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 314 | #55 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #282 of 1,259 | #157 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | 2-12 |
| Students | 1,475 | 530 |
| Girls / boys | 706 / 769 | 0 / 530 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 155 | 57 |
| Year 12 cohort | 137 | 27 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.7 | 43.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 73.3 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dural 2158 | Dural 2158 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pacifichills.net | www.redfield.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Redfield College scores higher on the Success Index (76.9 vs 69.0).
- •Redfield College has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pacific Hills Christian School is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 530.
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 Hills Christian School better than Redfield College?
On the Success Index, Redfield College ranks higher (76.9 vs 69.0 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 Hills Christian School and Redfield College?
About 781 m in a straight line, between Dural and Dural in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pacific Hills Christian School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redfield College has 12.1.
How do Pacific Hills Christian School and Redfield College rank in NSW?
Pacific Hills Christian School is 96th of 314 and Redfield College is 55th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.