Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay vs Fraser Coast Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay
Urraween · Independent combined · Prep-12
631 students · ICSEA 1010
Fraser Coast Anglican College
Wondunna · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,010 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay Urraween QLD | Fraser Coast Anglican College Wondunna QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 275 | #75 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #790 of 1,259 | #411 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 631 | 1,010 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 344 | 506 / 504 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | 60 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 20 | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | +52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.5 | 65.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 50.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Urraween 4655 | Wondunna 4655 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bayside.qld.edu.au/ | www.fcac.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fraser Coast Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 43.8).
- •Fraser Coast Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fraser Coast Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.3).
- •Fraser Coast Anglican College is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 631.
- •Fraser Coast Anglican College has grown faster over five years (52% vs 35%).
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 Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay better than Fraser Coast Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Fraser Coast Anglican College ranks higher (62.6 vs 43.8 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 Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast Anglican College?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Urraween and Wondunna in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fraser Coast Anglican College has 15.5.
How do Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast Anglican College rank in QLD?
Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay is 161st of 275 and Fraser Coast Anglican College is 75th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.