Annandale Christian College vs Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 997 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Annandale Christian College
Annandale · Independent combined · Prep-12
687 students · ICSEA 1069
Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School
Mundingburra · Government special · Prep-12
198 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Annandale Christian College Annandale QLD | Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School Mundingburra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #114 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #591 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 687 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 343 | 56 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 67 | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 3.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 60.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.0 | 68.3 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 35% |
| Suburb | Annandale 4814 | Mundingburra 4812 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.acc.qld.edu.au/ | tclcspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Annandale Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.3 vs 16.0).
- •Annandale Christian College is the larger school with 687 students compared with 198.
- •Annandale Christian College has grown faster over five years (12% vs 1%).
- •Annandale Christian College is a independent school while Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Annandale Christian College better than Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Annandale Christian College and Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Annandale and Mundingburra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Annandale Christian College has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School has 3.3.
How do Annandale Christian College and Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School rank in QLD?
Annandale Christian College is 114th of 275 and Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.