Gold Coast Christian College vs King's Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 699 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Coast Christian College
Reedy Creek · Independent combined · Prep-12
237 students · ICSEA 1066
King's Christian College
Reedy Creek · Independent combined · Prep-12
5,166 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Gold Coast Christian College Reedy Creek QLD | King's Christian College Reedy Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 275 | #97 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #496 of 1,259 | #506 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 237 | 5,166 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 126 | 2,524 / 2,642 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 434 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 463 |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | 287 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +68% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 344.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 280.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Reedy Creek 4227 | Reedy Creek 4227 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goldcoastchristiancollege.qld.edu.au | www.kingscollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gold Coast Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 57.0).
- •King's Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gold Coast Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.0).
- •King's Christian College is the larger school with 5,166 students compared with 237.
- •King's Christian College has grown faster over five years (68% vs -7%).
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 Gold Coast Christian College better than King's Christian College?
On the Success Index, Gold Coast Christian College ranks higher (58.0 vs 57.0 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 Gold Coast Christian College and King's Christian College?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Reedy Creek and Reedy Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gold Coast Christian College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and King's Christian College has 15.0.
How do Gold Coast Christian College and King's Christian College rank in QLD?
Gold Coast Christian College is 92nd of 275 and King's Christian College is 97th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.