Jubilee Christian College vs Whitsunday Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 475 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
Whitsunday Christian College
Cannonvale · Independent combined · Prep-12
421 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Jubilee Christian College Atherton QLD | Whitsunday Christian College Cannonvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 275 | #182 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #679 of 1,259 | #861 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 850 | 421 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 403 | 226 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | 70 | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.8 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Atherton 4883 | Cannonvale 4802 |
| Council area | Tablelands | Whitsunday |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.jubileecc.qld.edu.au/ | www.whitsunday.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Jubilee Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 40.1).
- •Jubilee Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jubilee Christian College is the larger school with 850 students compared with 421.
- •Whitsunday Christian College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 18%).
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 Whitsunday Christian College?
On the Success Index, Jubilee Christian College ranks higher (48.6 vs 40.1 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 Jubilee Christian College and Whitsunday Christian College?
About 475 km in a straight line, between Atherton and Cannonvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jubilee Christian College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whitsunday Christian College has 14.3.
How do Jubilee Christian College and Whitsunday Christian College rank in QLD?
Jubilee Christian College is 137th of 275 and Whitsunday Christian College is 182nd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.