Brisbane Boys' College vs Citipointe Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Boys' College
Toowong · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,393 students · ICSEA 1164
Citipointe Christian College
Carindale · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,805 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Brisbane Boys' College Toowong QLD | Citipointe Christian College Carindale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 275 | #7 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #124 of 1,259 | #123 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,393 | 1,805 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,393 | 841 / 964 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 120 |
| Year 7 cohort | 147 | 153 |
| Year 12 cohort | 185 | 112 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 137.1 | 140.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 95.5 | 73.5 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Toowong 4066 | Carindale 4152 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bbc.qld.edu.au/ | www.citipointe.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.9 vs 79.0).
- •Citipointe Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Boys' College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.8).
- •Citipointe Christian College is the larger school with 1,805 students compared with 1,393.
- •Citipointe Christian College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -3%).
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 Brisbane Boys' College better than Citipointe Christian College?
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 Brisbane Boys' College and Citipointe Christian College?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Toowong and Carindale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Boys' College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Citipointe Christian College has 12.8.
How do Brisbane Boys' College and Citipointe Christian College rank in QLD?
Brisbane Boys' College is 8th of 275 and Citipointe Christian College is 7th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.