Clover Hill State School vs Hillcrest Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.6 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
Hillcrest Christian College
Reedy Creek · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,055 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Clover Hill State School Mudgeeraba QLD | Hillcrest Christian College Reedy Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 804 | #64 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1865 of 4,908 | #362 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 888 | 2,055 |
| Girls / boys | 443 / 445 | 1,068 / 987 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 112 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 130.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 129.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mudgeeraba 4213 | Reedy Creek 4227 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cloverhillss.eq.edu.au | www.hillcrest.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 60.7).
- •Hillcrest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillcrest Christian College is the larger school with 2,055 students compared with 888.
- •Hillcrest Christian College has grown faster over five years (42% vs -7%).
- •Clover Hill State School is a government school while Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest Christian College?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Christian College ranks higher (65.1 vs 60.7 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 Hillcrest Christian College?
About 2.6 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 Hillcrest Christian College has 15.8.
How do Clover Hill State School and Hillcrest Christian College rank in QLD?
Clover Hill State School is 204th of 804 and Hillcrest Christian College is 64th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.