Point Clare Public School vs St Edward's Christian Brothers' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Point Clare Public School
Point Clare · Government primary · K-6
479 students · ICSEA 1058
St Edward's Christian Brothers' College
East Gosford · Independent high school · 7-12
971 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Point Clare Public School Point Clare NSW | St Edward's Christian Brothers' College East Gosford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #669 of 1,619 | #163 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2037 of 4,908 | #412 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 479 | 971 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 220 | 0 / 971 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 197 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 78.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 32.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Point Clare 2250 | East Gosford 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pointclare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Edward's Christian Brothers' College scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 58.7).
- •St Edward's Christian Brothers' College has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Edward's Christian Brothers' College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.0).
- •St Edward's Christian Brothers' College is the larger school with 971 students compared with 479.
- •Point Clare Public School is a government school while St Edward's Christian Brothers' College is an independent 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 Point Clare Public School better than St Edward's Christian Brothers' College?
On the Success Index, St Edward's Christian Brothers' College ranks higher (64.5 vs 58.7 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 Point Clare Public School and St Edward's Christian Brothers' College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Point Clare and East Gosford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Point Clare Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Edward's Christian Brothers' College has 12.3.
How do Point Clare Public School and St Edward's Christian Brothers' College rank in NSW?
Point Clare Public School is 669th of 1,619 and St Edward's Christian Brothers' College is 163rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.