Atherton State School vs Jubilee Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton State School
Atherton · Government primary · Prep-6
331 students · ICSEA 903
Jubilee Christian College
Atherton · Independent combined · Prep-12
850 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Atherton State School Atherton QLD | Jubilee Christian College Atherton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #680 of 804 | #137 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4475 of 4,908 | #679 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 331 | 850 |
| Girls / boys | 155 / 176 | 447 / 403 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 86 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 70 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 57.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 36.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 7% |
| Suburb | Atherton 4883 | Atherton 4883 |
| Council area | Tablelands | Tablelands |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | athertonss.eq.edu.au | www.jubileecc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Jubilee Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 25.2).
- •Jubilee Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Atherton State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.7).
- •Jubilee Christian College is the larger school with 850 students compared with 331.
- •Jubilee Christian College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -22%).
- •Atherton State School is a government school while Jubilee Christian College is an independent 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 Atherton State School better than Jubilee Christian College?
On the Success Index, Jubilee Christian College ranks higher (48.6 vs 25.2 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 Atherton State School and Jubilee Christian College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Atherton and Atherton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Atherton State School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jubilee Christian College has 14.7.
How do Atherton State School and Jubilee Christian College rank in QLD?
Atherton State School is 680th of 804 and Jubilee Christian College is 137th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.