Brisbane Christian College vs Robertson State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Christian College
Salisbury · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,118 students · ICSEA 1109
Robertson State School
Robertson · Government primary · Prep-6
732 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Brisbane Christian College Salisbury QLD | Robertson State School Robertson QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 275 | #34 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #319 of 1,259 | #408 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,118 | 732 |
| Girls / boys | 554 / 564 | 336 / 396 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | 104 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 72 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.2 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Salisbury 4107 | Robertson 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbanechristiancollege.com.au/ | robertsonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Robertson State School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 67.3).
- •Robertson State School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Robertson State School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Brisbane Christian College is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 732.
- •Brisbane Christian College has grown faster over five years (11% vs 1%).
- •Brisbane Christian College is a independent school while Robertson State 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 Brisbane Christian College better than Robertson State School?
On the Success Index, Robertson State School ranks higher (76.8 vs 67.3 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 Brisbane Christian College and Robertson State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Robertson in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Christian College has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Robertson State School has 15.0.
How do Brisbane Christian College and Robertson State School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Christian College is 51st of 275 and Robertson State School is 34th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.