Head-to-head · 2026
Central Coast Grammar School vs St Joseph's Catholic College
Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Central Coast. Sourced from each school's published schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 6 June 2026.
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At a glance
The headline differences
- Sector: Central Coast Grammar School is Independent (non-denominational); St Joseph's Catholic College is Catholic (Josephite, Systemic).
- Gender: Central Coast Grammar School is co-educational; St Joseph's Catholic College is girls.
- ICSEA gap of 92: Central Coast Grammar School draws from a more advantaged community.
- St Joseph's Catholic College is the older school (est. 1910 vs 1985).
- Both schools are in Central Coast, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Central Coast Grammar School | St Joseph's Catholic College |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Erina Heights, Central Coast | East Gosford, Central Coast |
| Sector | Independent (non-denominational) | Catholic (Josephite, Systemic) |
| Gender | co-educational | girls |
| Year levels | Kindergarten-Year 12 | Year 7-Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 1155 | 1063 |
| Year 12 fee | $26,500 | on request |
| Year 7 fee | $20,990 | on request |
| Boarding | Day school | Day school |
| Founded | 1985 | 1910 |
| Religion | Secular (non-denominational) | Roman Catholic (Josephite Sisters tradition) |
All fees verified 6 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
Central Coast Grammar School
Standout strengths
- ›40-year legacy with 1,600+ students; state-of-the-art facilities including Richard Lornie Centre
- ›Strong academic excellence with diverse co-curricular programs (CAPA, sport, debating)
- ›18-hectare tree-studded campus with on-site care and vacation programmes
Independent (non-denominational) co-educational school in Erina Heights, Central Coast. 40-year legacy with 1,600+ students; state-of-the-art facilities including Richard Lornie Centre.
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Standout strengths
- ›Sisters of St Joseph Josephite tradition: Compassion, Hope, Justice, Respect values
- ›Strong creative arts, STEM, media & film studies programs
- ›829 students with 1:12 student-to-teacher ratio
Catholic (Josephite, Systemic) girls school in East Gosford, Central Coast. Sisters of St Joseph Josephite tradition: Compassion, Hope, Justice, Respect values.
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