Border Rivers Christian College vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 908 m 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
St Mary's School
Goondiwindi · Catholic combined · Prep-10
385 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Border Rivers Christian College Goondiwindi QLD | St Mary's School Goondiwindi QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #132 of 275 | #134 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #654 of 1,259 | #671 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 91 | 385 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 53 | 185 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 27.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Goondiwindi 4390 | Goondiwindi 4390 |
| Council area | Goondiwindi | Goondiwindi |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | brcc.qld.edu.au/ | www.goondiwindi.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (50.1 vs 49.4).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Border Rivers Christian College has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.2).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 91.
- •Border Rivers Christian College is a independent school while St Mary's School is a catholic 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 St Mary's 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 Border Rivers Christian College and St Mary's School?
About 908 m 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 St Mary's School has 14.2.
How do Border Rivers Christian College and St Mary's School rank in QLD?
Border Rivers Christian College is 132nd of 275 and St Mary's School is 134th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.