Jubilee Christian College vs Tolga State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 5.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jubilee Christian College
Atherton · Independent combined · Prep-12
850 students · ICSEA 1017
Tolga State School
Tolga · Government primary · Prep-6
269 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Jubilee Christian College Atherton QLD | Tolga State School Tolga QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 275 | #496 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #679 of 1,259 | #3551 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 850 | 269 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 403 | 130 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 70 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.8 | 19.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 12% |
| Suburb | Atherton 4883 | Tolga 4882 |
| Council area | Tablelands | Tablelands |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.jubileecc.qld.edu.au/ | tolgass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Jubilee Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 38.3).
- •Jubilee Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tolga State School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Jubilee Christian College is the larger school with 850 students compared with 269.
- •Jubilee Christian College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -17%).
- •Jubilee Christian College is a independent school while Tolga State School 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 Jubilee Christian College better than Tolga State School?
On the Success Index, Jubilee Christian College ranks higher (48.6 vs 38.3 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 Jubilee Christian College and Tolga State School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Atherton and Tolga in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jubilee Christian College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tolga State School has 13.7.
How do Jubilee Christian College and Tolga State School rank in QLD?
Jubilee Christian College is 137th of 275 and Tolga State School is 496th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.