Hillcrest Christian College vs The Industry School - Gold Coast
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 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
The Industry School - Gold Coast
Robina · Independent high school · 10-12
315 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Hillcrest Christian College Reedy Creek QLD | The Industry School - Gold Coast Robina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 275 | #94 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #362 of 1,259 | #657 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 2,055 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 1,068 / 987 | 55 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 112 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 151 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 21.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.2 | 14.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 129.9 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Reedy Creek 4227 | Robina 4226 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hillcrest.qld.edu.au | theindustryschool.com.au/gold-coast-school/ |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 54.0).
- •Hillcrest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillcrest Christian College has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 21.6).
- •Hillcrest Christian College is the larger school with 2,055 students compared with 315.
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 The Industry School - Gold Coast?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Christian College ranks higher (65.1 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 Hillcrest Christian College and The Industry School - Gold Coast?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Reedy Creek and Robina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillcrest Christian College has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Industry School - Gold Coast has 21.6.
How do Hillcrest Christian College and The Industry School - Gold Coast rank in QLD?
Hillcrest Christian College is 64th of 275 and The Industry School - Gold Coast is 94th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.