Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School vs Gulf Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1647 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School
Acacia Ridge · Independent combined · Prep-12
260 students · ICSEA 710
Gulf Christian College
Normanton · Independent combined · Prep-11
111 students · ICSEA 707
| Measure | Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School Acacia Ridge QLD | Gulf Christian College Normanton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 275 | #272 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1210 of 1,259 | #1228 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-11 |
| Students | 260 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 138 | 57 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 7 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 710 | 707 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 94% | 77% |
| Suburb | Acacia Ridge 4110 | Normanton 4890 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Carpentaria |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Very Remote |
| Website | www.murrischool.qld.edu.au/ | www.gulfcc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School scores higher on the Success Index (22.8 vs 21.7).
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School has the higher ICSEA (710 vs 707), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.1).
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 111.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School better than Gulf Christian College?
On the Success Index, Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School ranks higher (22.8 vs 21.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School and Gulf Christian College?
About 1647 km in a straight line, between Acacia Ridge and Normanton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gulf Christian College has 10.1.
How do Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School and Gulf Christian College rank in QLD?
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is 266th of 275 and Gulf Christian College is 272nd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.