Coolum Beach Christian College vs Good Samaritan Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 7.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coolum Beach Christian College
Coolum Beach · Independent combined · Prep-12
491 students · ICSEA 1081
Good Samaritan Catholic College
Bli Bli · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,246 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Coolum Beach Christian College Coolum Beach QLD | Good Samaritan Catholic College Bli Bli QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 275 | #117 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #403 of 1,259 | #599 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 491 | 1,246 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 239 | 629 / 617 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +224% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 83.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.9 | 41.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Coolum Beach 4573 | Bli Bli 4560 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cbcc.qld.edu.au | www.goodsamaritan.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Coolum Beach Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (63.3 vs 52.5).
- •Coolum Beach Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coolum Beach Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College is the larger school with 1,246 students compared with 491.
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College has grown faster over five years (224% vs 28%).
- •Coolum Beach Christian College is a independent school while Good Samaritan Catholic College is a catholic 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 Coolum Beach Christian College better than Good Samaritan Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Coolum Beach Christian College ranks higher (63.3 vs 52.5 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 Coolum Beach Christian College and Good Samaritan Catholic College?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Coolum Beach and Bli Bli in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolum Beach Christian College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Samaritan Catholic College has 14.9.
How do Coolum Beach Christian College and Good Samaritan Catholic College rank in QLD?
Coolum Beach Christian College is 74th of 275 and Good Samaritan Catholic College is 117th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.