Border Rivers Christian College vs Goondiwindi State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Border Rivers Christian College
Goondiwindi · Independent combined · Prep-12
91 students · ICSEA 1017
Goondiwindi State High School
Goondiwindi · Government high school · 7-12
453 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Border Rivers Christian College Goondiwindi QLD | Goondiwindi State High School Goondiwindi QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #132 of 275 | #195 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #654 of 1,259 | #1177 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 91 | 453 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 53 | 218 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 47.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 26% |
| Suburb | Goondiwindi 4390 | Goondiwindi 4390 |
| Council area | Goondiwindi | Goondiwindi |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | brcc.qld.edu.au/ | goondiwindishs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Border Rivers Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (50.1 vs 30.2).
- •Border Rivers Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Border Rivers Christian College has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.5).
- •Goondiwindi State High School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 91.
- •Border Rivers Christian College is a independent school while Goondiwindi State High 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 Border Rivers Christian College better than Goondiwindi State High School?
On the Success Index, Border Rivers Christian College ranks higher (50.1 vs 30.2 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 Border Rivers Christian College and Goondiwindi State High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Goondiwindi and Goondiwindi in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Border Rivers Christian College has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goondiwindi State High School has 9.5.
How do Border Rivers Christian College and Goondiwindi State High School rank in QLD?
Border Rivers Christian College is 132nd of 275 and Goondiwindi State High School is 195th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.