Lighthouse Christian School vs Rockhampton North Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lighthouse Christian School
Norman Gardens · Independent combined · Prep-12
593 students · ICSEA 984
Rockhampton North Special School
Frenchville · Government special · Prep-12
90 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Lighthouse Christian School Norman Gardens QLD | Rockhampton North Special School Frenchville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #967 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 593 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 330 / 263 | 23 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 55 | 7 |
| Year 12 cohort | 31 | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +85% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.4 | 19.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.1 | 24.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 23% |
| Suburb | Norman Gardens 4701 | Frenchville 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lighthousebaptist.com.au | rockhamptonnorthspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lighthouse Christian School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockhampton North Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 15.4).
- •Lighthouse Christian School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 90.
- •Lighthouse Christian School has grown faster over five years (85% vs -27%).
- •Lighthouse Christian School is a independent school while Rockhampton North Special 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 Lighthouse Christian School better than Rockhampton North Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lighthouse Christian School and Rockhampton North Special School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Norman Gardens and Frenchville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lighthouse Christian School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockhampton North Special School has 4.5.
How do Lighthouse Christian School and Rockhampton North Special School rank in QLD?
Lighthouse Christian School is 205th of 275 and Rockhampton North Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.