Groves Christian College vs The Centre Education Programme
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 792 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Groves Christian College
Kingston · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,678 students · ICSEA 977
The Centre Education Programme
Kingston · Catholic special · 7-12
122 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Groves Christian College Kingston QLD | The Centre Education Programme Kingston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1129 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,678 | 122 |
| Girls / boys | 848 / 830 | 54 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 132 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | 100 | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.0 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 81.2 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 35% |
| Suburb | Kingston 4114 | Kingston 4114 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.groves.qld.edu.au | www.youthplus.edu.au/centre-education-programme-flc/ |
The verdict
- •Groves Christian College has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Centre Education Programme has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.1).
- •Groves Christian College is the larger school with 1,678 students compared with 122.
- •Groves Christian College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -2%).
- •Groves Christian College is a independent school while The Centre Education Programme 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 Groves Christian College better than The Centre Education Programme?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Groves Christian College and The Centre Education Programme?
About 792 m in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Groves Christian College has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Centre Education Programme has 9.9.
How do Groves Christian College and The Centre Education Programme rank in QLD?
Groves Christian College is 240th of 275 and The Centre Education Programme is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.