Hillcrest Christian College vs King's Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Christian College
Reedy Creek · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,055 students · ICSEA 1104
King's Christian College
Reedy Creek · Independent combined · Prep-12
5,166 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Hillcrest Christian College Reedy Creek QLD | King's Christian College Reedy Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 275 | #97 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #362 of 1,259 | #506 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,055 | 5,166 |
| Girls / boys | 1,068 / 987 | 2,524 / 2,642 |
| Foundation intake | 112 | 434 |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | 463 |
| Year 12 cohort | 151 | 287 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | +68% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.2 | 344.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 129.9 | 280.9 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Reedy Creek 4227 | Reedy Creek 4227 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hillcrest.qld.edu.au | www.kingscollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 57.0).
- •Hillcrest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •King's Christian College has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.8).
- •King's Christian College is the larger school with 5,166 students compared with 2,055.
- •King's Christian College has grown faster over five years (68% vs 42%).
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 Hillcrest Christian College better than King's Christian College?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Christian College ranks higher (65.1 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 Hillcrest Christian College and King's Christian College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Reedy Creek and Reedy Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillcrest Christian College has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and King's Christian College has 15.0.
How do Hillcrest Christian College and King's Christian College rank in QLD?
Hillcrest Christian College is 64th of 275 and King's Christian College is 97th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.