Calvary Christian College vs Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 601 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calvary Christian College
Mount Louisa · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,128 students · ICSEA 1020
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
Rockhampton · Independent combined · Prep-12
405 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Calvary Christian College Mount Louisa QLD | Rockhampton Girls Grammar School Rockhampton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #139 of 275 | #140 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #681 of 1,259 | #683 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,128 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 604 / 524 | 405 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | 48 |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 89.5 | 31.8 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 13% |
| Suburb | Mount Louisa 4814 | Rockhampton 4700 |
| Council area | Townsville | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.calvary.qld.edu.au/ | www.rggs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (48.5 vs 48.5).
- •Rockhampton Girls Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockhampton Girls Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.6).
- •Calvary Christian College is the larger school with 1,128 students compared with 405.
- •Rockhampton Girls Grammar School has grown faster over five years (40% vs 31%).
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 Calvary Christian College better than Rockhampton Girls Grammar 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 Calvary Christian College and Rockhampton Girls Grammar School?
About 601 km in a straight line, between Mount Louisa and Rockhampton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calvary Christian College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockhampton Girls Grammar School has 12.1.
How do Calvary Christian College and Rockhampton Girls Grammar School rank in QLD?
Calvary Christian College is 139th of 275 and Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is 140th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.