Hillcrest Christian College vs Varsity College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 2.4 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
Varsity College
Varsity Lakes · Government combined · Prep-12
3,304 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Hillcrest Christian College Reedy Creek QLD | Varsity College Varsity Lakes QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 275 | #125 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #362 of 1,259 | #631 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,055 | 3,304 |
| Girls / boys | 1,068 / 987 | 1,609 / 1,695 |
| Foundation intake | 112 | 172 |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | 379 |
| Year 12 cohort | 151 | 296 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.2 | 232.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 129.9 | 83.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Reedy Creek 4227 | Varsity Lakes 4227 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hillcrest.qld.edu.au | varsitycollege.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 51.1).
- •Hillcrest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Varsity College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Varsity College is the larger school with 3,304 students compared with 2,055.
- •Hillcrest Christian College has grown faster over five years (42% vs -2%).
- •Hillcrest Christian College is a independent school while Varsity College is a government 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 Hillcrest Christian College better than Varsity College?
On the Success Index, Hillcrest Christian College ranks higher (65.1 vs 51.1 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 Varsity College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Reedy Creek and Varsity Lakes in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillcrest Christian College has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Varsity College has 14.2.
How do Hillcrest Christian College and Varsity College rank in QLD?
Hillcrest Christian College is 64th of 275 and Varsity College is 125th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.