Currajong State School vs Townsville Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 820 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Currajong State School
Gulliver · Government primary · Prep-6
430 students · ICSEA 904
Townsville Christian College
Vincent · Independent combined · Prep-12
442 students · ICSEA 871
| Measure | Currajong State School Gulliver QLD | Townsville Christian College Vincent QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #749 of 804 | #229 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4763 of 4,908 | #1095 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 430 | 442 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 209 | 225 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +62% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 871 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.4 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 35.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 40% |
| Suburb | Gulliver 4812 | Vincent 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | currajongss.eq.edu.au | www.tsvcc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Townsville Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (29.1 vs 20.3).
- •Currajong State School has the higher ICSEA (904 vs 871), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Currajong State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.5).
- •Townsville Christian College is the larger school with 442 students compared with 430.
- •Townsville Christian College has grown faster over five years (62% vs -26%).
- •Currajong State School is a government school while Townsville 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 Currajong State School better than Townsville Christian College?
On the Success Index, Townsville Christian College ranks higher (29.1 vs 20.3 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 Currajong State School and Townsville Christian College?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Gulliver and Vincent in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Currajong State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Townsville Christian College has 15.5.
How do Currajong State School and Townsville Christian College rank in QLD?
Currajong State School is 749th of 804 and Townsville Christian College is 229th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.