Glass House Mountains State School vs Glasshouse Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glass House Mountains State School
Glass House Mountains · Government primary · Prep-6
376 students · ICSEA 998
Glasshouse Christian College
Beerwah · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,180 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Glass House Mountains State School Glass House Mountains QLD | Glasshouse Christian College Beerwah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #389 of 804 | #159 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2999 of 4,908 | #779 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 376 | 1,180 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 193 | 592 / 588 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 101 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 86 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 77.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 54.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glass House Mountains 4518 | Beerwah 4519 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glasshousemountainsss.eq.edu.au | www.glasshouse.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glass House Mountains State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 44.4).
- •Glasshouse Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glass House Mountains State School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.2).
- •Glasshouse Christian College is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 376.
- •Glasshouse Christian College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -9%).
- •Glass House Mountains State School is a government school while Glasshouse 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 Glass House Mountains State School better than Glasshouse Christian College?
On the Success Index, Glass House Mountains State School ranks higher (46.0 vs 44.4 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 Glass House Mountains State School and Glasshouse Christian College?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Glass House Mountains and Beerwah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glass House Mountains State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glasshouse Christian College has 15.2.
How do Glass House Mountains State School and Glasshouse Christian College rank in QLD?
Glass House Mountains State School is 389th of 804 and Glasshouse Christian College is 159th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.