Head-to-head · 2026

Aspect Central Coast School vs Central Coast Adventist School

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 11 June 2026.

The Education Desk · Editorial team, schools + fertility + family services · Updated 11 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

At a glance

The headline differences

  • Sector: Aspect Central Coast School is Specialised (Autism Spectrum Australia); Central Coast Adventist School is Seventh-Day Adventist.
  • ICSEA gap of 69: Central Coast Adventist School draws from a more advantaged community.
  • Both schools are in Central Coast, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric Aspect Central Coast School Central Coast Adventist School
City / suburbTerrigal, Central CoastErina, Central Coast
SectorSpecialised (Autism Spectrum Australia)Seventh-Day Adventist
Genderco-educationalco-educational
Year levelsYear 4-Year 12 (Primary Senior College; ages 4-18)Kindergarten-Year 12
ICSEA10171086
Year 12 feeon request$11,629
Year 7 feeon request$8,790
BoardingDay schoolDay school
Founded1969
ReligionNon-denominational (specialised education)Seventh-Day Adventist

All fees verified 11 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).

Aspect Central Coast School

Standout strengths

  • Specialised autism education for 30+ years; 130+ students; 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio
  • Australia's first autism-specific Distance Education program (online learning from home)
  • Tailored programmes for individual autism spectrum learner needs; Senior College at 165 Serpentine Rd

Specialised (Autism Spectrum Australia) co-educational school in Terrigal, Central Coast. Specialised autism education for 30+ years; 130+ students; 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

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Central Coast Adventist School

Standout strengths

  • Holistic education: intellectual, emotional, social, physical, artistic, creative, spiritual development
  • Thrive Scholarships for academic excellence; strong 2025 NAPLAN results
  • Art, Music, IT, Sport enrichment; committed to student thriving philosophy

Seventh-Day Adventist co-educational school in Erina, Central Coast. Holistic education: intellectual, emotional, social, physical, artistic, creative, spiritual development.

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