Gold Coast Christian College vs Marymount Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.7 km 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
Marymount Primary School
Burleigh Waters · Catholic primary · Prep-6
1,020 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Gold Coast Christian College Reedy Creek QLD | Marymount Primary School Burleigh Waters QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 275 | #159 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #496 of 1,259 | #1585 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 237 | 1,020 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 126 | 510 / 510 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 125 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 55.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Reedy Creek 4227 | Burleigh Waters 4220 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goldcoastchristiancollege.qld.edu.au | www.mps.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marymount Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 58.0).
- •Marymount Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gold Coast Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 18.5).
- •Marymount Primary School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 237.
- •Marymount Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -7%).
- •Gold Coast Christian College is a independent school while Marymount Primary School 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 Gold Coast Christian College better than Marymount Primary School?
On the Success Index, Marymount Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 58.0 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 Marymount Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Reedy Creek and Burleigh Waters in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gold Coast Christian College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marymount Primary School has 18.5.
How do Gold Coast Christian College and Marymount Primary School rank in QLD?
Gold Coast Christian College is 92nd of 275 and Marymount Primary School is 159th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.