Is Valley Hope Christian School a government, Catholic or independent school?

Valley Hope Christian School is an independent special school in New South Wales. Its governing body is Independent Schools NSW.

What years does Valley Hope Christian School teach?

Valley Hope Christian School teaches Ungraded classes, for boys and girls.

How many students are enrolled at Valley Hope Christian School?

Valley Hope Christian School had 51 students in 2025, according to ACARA. That is about 6.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, which is not the same as class size.

Independent special school in Townsend

Valley Hope Christian School

Valley Hope Christian School is an independent special school for boys and girls, from Ungraded classes, in Townsend, New South Wales.

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About the school

What Valley Hope Christian School is like

It has 51 students (18 girls and 33 boys) and the equivalent of 8.4 full-time teachers, about 6 students for each teacher.

Compared with the 4 other schools within about 3 km, it is smaller than most of them.

The school is run by Independent Schools NSW.

As an independent school it sets its own fees. Ask the school for the current fee schedule, including any scholarships or bursaries.

Its ICSEA value is 951, against a national average of 1000. ICSEA describes the educational advantage of the families a school serves, not the quality of the school; read it alongside the school's results on My School.

At a glance

Valley Hope Christian School at a glance

Students: 51; 2025
Girls and boys: 35% / 65%; 18 girls, 33 boys
Teachers: 8.4; full-time equivalent
Students per teacher: 6.1 to 1; not the same as class size
Years: Ungraded classes

Students, staff and years: Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), School Profile 2025. Results are on My School, not here.

Fees

Valley Hope Christian School fees

Valley Hope Christian School has not published its fees with us yet. Fees at independent schools in Australia usually rise with the year level, and many schools offer sibling discounts, scholarships and bursaries. The quickest way to get the current fee schedule is to ask the school; enquiries are free.

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Results

NAPLAN results and the school profile

Australian schools are not given inspection grades. Each school’s NAPLAN results, finances, attendance and student background are published by ACARA on My School: Valley Hope Christian School on My School.

Non-government schools are registered and reviewed by the school registration authority in New South Wales. Ask the school for its most recent annual report, which every Australian school publishes.

Enrolment

How to get a place

Independent schools run their own enrolment. Most invite families to an open day or a tour, then ask for an application form and fee; popular schools fill their entry years (often Kindergarten and Year 7) a year or more ahead. Ask Valley Hope Christian School about places for your child’s year level.

Open day dates for Valley Hope Christian School are not listed yet. Enquire and the school can send you the next dates directly.

Questions

Common questions about Valley Hope Christian School

Is Valley Hope Christian School a government, Catholic or independent school?: Valley Hope Christian School is an independent special school in New South Wales. Its governing body is Independent Schools NSW.
What years does Valley Hope Christian School teach?: Valley Hope Christian School teaches Ungraded classes, for boys and girls.
How many students are enrolled at Valley Hope Christian School?: Valley Hope Christian School had 51 students in 2025, according to ACARA. That is about 6.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, which is not the same as class size.
What is the ICSEA value of Valley Hope Christian School?: Valley Hope Christian School has an ICSEA value of 951, against a national average of 1000. ICSEA describes the educational advantage of the families a school serves, not the quality of the school; read it alongside the school's results on My School.

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