Clover Hill State School vs Gold Coast Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clover Hill State School
Mudgeeraba · Government primary · Prep-6
888 students · ICSEA 1054
Gold Coast Christian College
Reedy Creek · Independent combined · Prep-12
237 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Clover Hill State School Mudgeeraba QLD | Gold Coast Christian College Reedy Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 804 | #92 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1865 of 4,908 | #496 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 888 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 443 / 445 | 111 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 25 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mudgeeraba 4213 | Reedy Creek 4227 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cloverhillss.eq.edu.au | www.goldcoastchristiancollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clover Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 58.0).
- •Gold Coast Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gold Coast Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.3).
- •Clover Hill State School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 237.
- •Clover Hill State School is a government school while Gold Coast Christian College is an independent 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 Clover Hill State School better than Gold Coast Christian College?
On the Success Index, Clover Hill State School ranks higher (60.7 vs 58.0 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 Clover Hill State School and Gold Coast Christian College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Mudgeeraba and Reedy Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clover Hill State School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gold Coast Christian College has 10.4.
How do Clover Hill State School and Gold Coast Christian College rank in QLD?
Clover Hill State School is 204th of 804 and Gold Coast Christian College is 92nd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.