Bundaberg Christian College vs Glasshouse Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 228 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundaberg Christian College
Bundaberg · Independent combined · Prep-12
845 students · ICSEA 1039
Glasshouse Christian College
Beerwah · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,180 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Bundaberg Christian College Bundaberg QLD | Glasshouse Christian College Beerwah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 275 | #159 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #561 of 1,259 | #779 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 845 | 1,180 |
| Girls / boys | 434 / 411 | 592 / 588 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 87 | 101 |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | 86 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.4 | 77.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.1 | 54.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bundaberg 4670 | Beerwah 4519 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bcc.net.au | www.glasshouse.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bundaberg Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 44.4).
- •Bundaberg Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Glasshouse Christian College is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 845.
- •Bundaberg Christian College has grown faster over five years (29% vs 6%).
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 Bundaberg Christian College better than Glasshouse Christian College?
On the Success Index, Bundaberg Christian College ranks higher (54.2 vs 44.4 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 Bundaberg Christian College and Glasshouse Christian College?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Bundaberg and Beerwah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundaberg Christian College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glasshouse Christian College has 15.2.
How do Bundaberg Christian College and Glasshouse Christian College rank in QLD?
Bundaberg Christian College is 108th of 275 and Glasshouse Christian College is 159th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.