Gold Coast Christian College vs The Industry School - Gold Coast
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.2 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
The Industry School - Gold Coast
Robina · Independent high school · 10-12
315 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Gold Coast Christian College Reedy Creek QLD | The Industry School - Gold Coast Robina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 275 | #94 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #496 of 1,259 | #657 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 237 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 126 | 55 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 22 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 21.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 14.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Reedy Creek 4227 | Robina 4226 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goldcoastchristiancollege.qld.edu.au | theindustryschool.com.au/gold-coast-school/ |
The verdict
- •Gold Coast Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 54.0).
- •Gold Coast Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gold Coast Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 21.6).
- •The Industry School - Gold Coast is the larger school with 315 students compared with 237.
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 The Industry School - Gold Coast?
On the Success Index, Gold Coast Christian College ranks higher (58.0 vs 54.0 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 The Industry School - Gold Coast?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Reedy Creek and Robina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gold Coast Christian College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Industry School - Gold Coast has 21.6.
How do Gold Coast Christian College and The Industry School - Gold Coast rank in QLD?
Gold Coast Christian College is 92nd of 275 and The Industry School - Gold Coast is 94th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.