Nambour Christian College vs Nambour Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nambour Christian College
Woombye · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,309 students · ICSEA 1083
Nambour Special School
Burnside · Government special · Prep-12
132 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Nambour Christian College Woombye QLD | Nambour Special School Burnside QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #439 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,309 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 709 / 600 | 40 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | 99 | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 3.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.5 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 86.6 | 36.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | Woombye 4559 | Burnside 4560 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ncc.qld.edu.au | nambourspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nambour Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nambour Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 14.6).
- •Nambour Christian College is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 132.
- •Nambour Christian College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -11%).
- •Nambour Christian College is a independent school while Nambour 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 Nambour Christian College better than Nambour 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 Nambour Christian College and Nambour Special School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Woombye and Burnside in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nambour Christian College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nambour Special School has 3.5.
How do Nambour Christian College and Nambour Special School rank in QLD?
Nambour Christian College is 81st of 275 and Nambour Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.