Concordia Lutheran College vs Gold Coast Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 156 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Concordia Lutheran College
Toowoomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
664 students · ICSEA 1066
Gold Coast Christian College
Reedy Creek · Independent combined · Prep-12
237 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Concordia Lutheran College Toowoomba QLD | Gold Coast Christian College Reedy Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 275 | #92 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #548 of 1,259 | #496 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 664 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 351 | 111 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | 25 |
| Year 12 cohort | 42 | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.3 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Reedy Creek 4227 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.concordia.qld.edu.au | www.goldcoastchristiancollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gold Coast Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 55.0).
- •Gold Coast Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.9).
- •Concordia Lutheran College is the larger school with 664 students compared with 237.
- •Concordia Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (19% vs -7%).
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 Concordia Lutheran College better than Gold Coast Christian College?
On the Success Index, Gold Coast Christian College ranks higher (58.0 vs 55.0 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 Concordia Lutheran College and Gold Coast Christian College?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Reedy Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Concordia Lutheran College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gold Coast Christian College has 10.4.
How do Concordia Lutheran College and Gold Coast Christian College rank in QLD?
Concordia Lutheran College is 105th of 275 and Gold Coast Christian College is 92nd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.