Discovery Christian College vs Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 170 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Christian College
Agnes Water · Independent combined · Prep-12
345 students · ICSEA 1020
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
Rockhampton · Independent combined · Prep-12
405 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Discovery Christian College Agnes Water QLD | Rockhampton Girls Grammar School Rockhampton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 275 | #140 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #601 of 1,259 | #683 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 345 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 171 | 405 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | 48 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +214% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 31.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 13% |
| Suburb | Agnes Water 4677 | Rockhampton 4700 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.discovery.qld.edu.au/ | www.rggs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Discovery Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (52.4 vs 48.5).
- •Rockhampton Girls Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockhampton Girls Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.0).
- •Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 345.
- •Discovery Christian College has grown faster over five years (214% vs 40%).
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 Discovery Christian College better than Rockhampton Girls Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Discovery Christian College ranks higher (52.4 vs 48.5 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 Discovery Christian College and Rockhampton Girls Grammar School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Agnes Water and Rockhampton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Discovery Christian College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockhampton Girls Grammar School has 12.1.
How do Discovery Christian College and Rockhampton Girls Grammar School rank in QLD?
Discovery Christian College is 119th of 275 and Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is 140th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.