Chairo Christian School vs Red Rock Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 124 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chairo Christian School
Drouin · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,691 students · ICSEA 1055
Red Rock Christian College
Sunbury · Independent combined · Prep-12
195 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Chairo Christian School Drouin VIC | Red Rock Christian College Sunbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 239 | #133 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #469 of 1,259 | #487 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,691 | 195 |
| Girls / boys | 866 / 825 | 105 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 112 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 174 | 22 |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 136.6 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 94.9 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Drouin 3818 | Sunbury 3429 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Hume |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chairo.vic.edu.au/ | www.redrock.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chairo Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (59.6 vs 58.4).
- •Red Rock Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Red Rock Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.3).
- •Chairo Christian School is the larger school with 1,691 students compared with 195.
- •Red Rock Christian College has grown faster over five years (44% vs 10%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Springvale
Frequently asked questions
Is Chairo Christian School better than Red Rock Christian College?
On the Success Index, Chairo Christian School ranks higher (59.6 vs 58.4 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 Chairo Christian School and Red Rock Christian College?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Drouin and Sunbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chairo Christian School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Red Rock Christian College has 10.8.
How do Chairo Christian School and Red Rock Christian College rank in VIC?
Chairo Christian School is 129th of 239 and Red Rock Christian College is 133rd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.