Mueller College vs Westside Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 48 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mueller College
Rothwell · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,867 students · ICSEA 1078
Westside Christian College
Goodna · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,293 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Mueller College Rothwell QLD | Westside Christian College Goodna QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 275 | #89 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #491 of 1,259 | #483 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,867 | 1,293 |
| Girls / boys | 977 / 890 | 669 / 624 |
| Foundation intake | 126 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 145 | 100 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 142.9 | 90.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 83.6 | 73.9 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Rothwell 4022 | Goodna 4300 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mueller.qld.edu.au | www.wcc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (58.3 vs 58.7).
- •Westside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mueller College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.3).
- •Mueller College is the larger school with 1,867 students compared with 1,293.
- •Westside Christian College has grown faster over five years (16% vs 7%).
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 Mueller College better than Westside Christian College?
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 Mueller College and Westside Christian College?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Rothwell and Goodna in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mueller College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westside Christian College has 14.3.
How do Mueller College and Westside Christian College rank in QLD?
Mueller College is 91st of 275 and Westside Christian College is 89th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.