We are delighted to announce St Philip’s Christian College Gosford has been officially named as one of New South Wales’ Top Affordable Private Schools, following a nationwide analysis of school performance released this week by News Corp Australia. The report, Australia’s Top 100 Affordable Private Schools, identifies schools that deliver exceptional educational outcomes while keeping average annual fees at or below $10,000 per student. Our College appears prominently in the NSW and ACT Top 50 list, underscoring its strong academic reputation and commitment to accessible, high‑quality education.
The comprehensive national analysis: spanned across more than 800 eligible private schools and evaluated academic results, student engagement, attendance levels, student‑teacher ratios, and the socio‑educational backgrounds of school communities. The findings highlight schools that consistently achieve academic excellence while remaining financially accessible to everyday Australian families. SPCCG stood out within this competitive field as one of just 34 NSW schools to earn a place in the Top 100 nationwide.
A Recognition of Excellence, Engagement, and Accessibility
The achievement reflects our college’s strong performance in key indicators such as Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN results, attendance, and teacher‑to‑student ratios, metrics central to the national ranking methodology. The report emphasises that affordability and high performance can coexist, with Independent Schools Australia's Chief Executive noting that many independent schools “work hard to keep fees affordable while still delivering quality education.”
This recognition affirms our long‑held commitment to nurturing students academically, socially, and spiritually within a community that values both excellence and accessibility. As one of the region’s respected independent Christian schools and recently announced following the 2025 HSC Results as the Central Coast’s Number One Independent Christian School.
Our mission is to continue to offer families high‑quality education in a caring, secure and challenging learning environment, based on Christian, beliefs, values and practices; without the financial burden often associated with private schooling.
A Strengthened Reputation Within NSW’s Education Landscape
New South Wales contributed the largest share of schools to the national Top 100 list, with our Gosford college positioned among a distinguished group of institutions known for strong results and exceptional value. The inclusion of the College alongside other leading independent and faith‑based schools reflects the strong performance of the Christian education sector; highlighted in the report as a consistent contributor to the nation’s highest‑ranking affordable schools.
This recognition adds to the College’s growing reputation as an educational leader on the Central Coast, reinforcing confidence among current families and offering further assurance to prospective families seeking an exceptional education grounded in Christian values.
