Sapphire Coast Anglican College vs Thomas More Christian Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
Thomas More Christian Montessori School
Bega · Independent primary · K-6
26 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Sapphire Coast Anglican College Bega NSW | Thomas More Christian Montessori School Bega NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #378 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 454 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 225 | 15 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 61 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +61% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Bega 2550 | Bega 2550 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Bega Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.scac.nsw.edu.au | begamontessori.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 60.1).
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomas More Christian Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.3).
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College is the larger school with 454 students compared with 26.
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College has grown faster over five years (61% vs -7%).
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 Thomas More Christian Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Sapphire Coast Anglican College ranks higher (64.6 vs 60.1 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 Thomas More Christian Montessori School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bega and Bega 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 Thomas More Christian Montessori School has 8.3.
How do Sapphire Coast Anglican College and Thomas More Christian Montessori School rank in NSW?
Sapphire Coast Anglican College is 118th of 314 and Thomas More Christian Montessori School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.