Sapphire Coast Anglican College vs The Armidale Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 712 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sapphire Coast Anglican College
Bega · Independent combined · K-12
454 students · ICSEA 1057
The Armidale Waldorf School
Armidale · Independent combined · K-11
163 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Sapphire Coast Anglican College Bega NSW | The Armidale Waldorf School Armidale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 314 | #136 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #378 of 1,259 | #440 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-11 |
| Students | 454 | 163 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 225 | 79 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 61 | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +61% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 10% |
| Suburb | Bega 2550 | Armidale 2350 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.scac.nsw.edu.au | www.waldorf.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 61.3).
- •The Armidale Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.3).
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College is the larger school with 454 students compared with 163.
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College has grown faster over five years (61% vs 33%).
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 Sapphire Coast Anglican College better than The Armidale Waldorf School?
On the Success Index, Sapphire Coast Anglican College ranks higher (64.6 vs 61.3 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 Sapphire Coast Anglican College and The Armidale Waldorf School?
About 712 km in a straight line, between Bega and Armidale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sapphire Coast Anglican College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Armidale Waldorf School has 8.9.
How do Sapphire Coast Anglican College and The Armidale Waldorf School rank in NSW?
Sapphire Coast Anglican College is 118th of 314 and The Armidale Waldorf School is 136th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.