Snowy Mountains Christian School vs The Alpine School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 328 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Snowy Mountains Christian School
Cooma North · Independent combined · K-10
50 students · ICSEA 1005
The Alpine School
Cooma · Independent combined · K-11
97 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Snowy Mountains Christian School Cooma North NSW | The Alpine School Cooma NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #179 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #571 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-11 |
| Students | 50 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 27 | 47 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | +155% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Cooma North 2630 | Cooma 2630 |
| Council area | Snowy Monaro | Snowy Monaro |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.smcs.nsw.edu.au | www.thealpineschool.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Alpine School scores higher on the Success Index (53.8 vs 47.0).
- •The Alpine School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Snowy Mountains Christian School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 8.5).
- •The Alpine School is the larger school with 97 students compared with 50.
- •The Alpine School has grown faster over five years (155% vs -35%).
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 Snowy Mountains Christian School better than The Alpine School?
On the Success Index, The Alpine School ranks higher (53.8 vs 47.0 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 Snowy Mountains Christian School and The Alpine School?
About 328 m in a straight line, between Cooma North and Cooma in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Snowy Mountains Christian School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Alpine School has 8.5.
How do Snowy Mountains Christian School and The Alpine School rank in NSW?
Snowy Mountains Christian School is unranked and The Alpine School is 179th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.