Cooloola Christian College vs Victory College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cooloola Christian College
Gympie · Independent combined · Prep-12
537 students · ICSEA 1013
Victory College
Gympie · Independent combined · Prep-12
851 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Cooloola Christian College Gympie QLD | Victory College Gympie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 275 | #135 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #833 of 1,259 | #672 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 537 | 851 |
| Girls / boys | 272 / 265 | 436 / 415 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 68 | 86 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 66.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 56.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Gympie 4570 | Gympie 4570 |
| Council area | Gympie | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cccgympie.qld.edu.au | www.victorycollege.com |
The verdict
- •Victory College scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 41.2).
- •Victory College has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Victory College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Victory College is the larger school with 851 students compared with 537.
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 Cooloola Christian College better than Victory College?
On the Success Index, Victory College ranks higher (49.4 vs 41.2 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 Cooloola Christian College and Victory College?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Gympie and Gympie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooloola Christian College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Victory College has 12.9.
How do Cooloola Christian College and Victory College rank in QLD?
Cooloola Christian College is 175th of 275 and Victory College is 135th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.