Shellharbour Anglican College vs Wycliffe Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 99 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Shellharbour Anglican College
Dunmore · Independent combined · K-12
981 students · ICSEA 1099
Wycliffe Christian School
Warrimoo · Independent combined · K-12
586 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Shellharbour Anglican College Dunmore NSW | Wycliffe Christian School Warrimoo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 314 | #89 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #392 of 1,259 | #263 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 981 | 586 |
| Girls / boys | 494 / 487 | 309 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | 68 | 26 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | +80% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.8 | 48.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 26.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dunmore 2529 | Warrimoo 2774 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shellharbourac.nsw.edu.au | www.wycliffe.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wycliffe Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 63.9).
- •Wycliffe Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1099), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wycliffe Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.5).
- •Shellharbour Anglican College is the larger school with 981 students compared with 586.
- •Wycliffe Christian School has grown faster over five years (80% vs 40%).
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 Shellharbour Anglican College better than Wycliffe Christian School?
On the Success Index, Wycliffe Christian School ranks higher (70.0 vs 63.9 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 Shellharbour Anglican College and Wycliffe Christian School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Dunmore and Warrimoo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Shellharbour Anglican College has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wycliffe Christian School has 12.1.
How do Shellharbour Anglican College and Wycliffe Christian School rank in NSW?
Shellharbour Anglican College is 123rd of 314 and Wycliffe Christian School is 89th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.