Angelorum College vs Nambour Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 91 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Angelorum College
Fortitude Valley · Independent combined · Prep-10
69 students · ICSEA 1083
Nambour Christian College
Woombye · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,309 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Angelorum College Fortitude Valley QLD | Nambour Christian College Woombye QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #81 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #439 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 69 | 1,309 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 27 | 709 / 600 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +68% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 89.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 86.6 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Fortitude Valley 4006 | Woombye 4559 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.angelorum.qld.edu.au/ | www.ncc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Angelorum College scores higher on the Success Index (63.2 vs 61.3).
- •Nambour Christian College has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.7).
- •Nambour Christian College is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 69.
- •Angelorum College has grown faster over five years (68% vs 20%).
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 Angelorum College better than Nambour Christian College?
On the Success Index, Angelorum College ranks higher (63.2 vs 61.3 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 Angelorum College and Nambour Christian College?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Fortitude Valley and Woombye in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Angelorum College has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nambour Christian College has 14.6.
How do Angelorum College and Nambour Christian College rank in QLD?
Angelorum College is unranked and Nambour Christian College is 81st of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.