Head-to-head · 2026
Aspect Central Coast School vs St Edward's 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 11 June 2026.
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At a glance
The headline differences
- Sector: Aspect Central Coast School is Specialised (Autism Spectrum Australia); St Edward's College is Catholic (Edmund Rice).
- Gender: Aspect Central Coast School is co-educational; St Edward's College is boys.
- ICSEA gap of 49: St Edward's College 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 | St Edward's College |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Terrigal, Central Coast | East Gosford, Central Coast |
| Sector | Specialised (Autism Spectrum Australia) | Catholic (Edmund Rice) |
| Gender | co-educational | boys |
| Year levels | Year 4-Year 12 (Primary Senior College; ages 4-18) | Year 5-Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 1017 | 1066 |
| Year 12 fee | on request | $9,810 |
| Year 7 fee | on request | $8,260 |
| Boarding | Day school | Day school |
| Founded | – | 1953 |
| Religion | Non-denominational (specialised education) | Roman Catholic (Edmund Rice tradition) |
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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Standout strengths
- ›Trade Training Programs: hospitality, construction, metal fabrication workshops
- ›Football Academy and Mock Trial programs
- ›The Bungaree Indigenous education pathway and Waterford Service Learning program
Catholic (Edmund Rice) boys school in East Gosford, Central Coast. Trade Training Programs: hospitality, construction, metal fabrication workshops.
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