Nambour Christian College vs St John's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 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
St John's College
Nambour · Catholic high school · 7-12
927 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Nambour Christian College Woombye QLD | St John's College Nambour QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 275 | #53 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #439 of 1,259 | #462 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,309 | 927 |
| Girls / boys | 709 / 600 | 473 / 454 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 175 |
| Year 12 cohort | 99 | 135 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.5 | 65.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 86.6 | 30.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Woombye 4559 | Nambour 4560 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ncc.qld.edu.au | www.stjohns.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.3 vs 62.1).
- •Nambour Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's College has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •Nambour Christian College is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 927.
- •Nambour Christian College has grown faster over five years (20% vs 10%).
- •Nambour Christian College is a independent school while St John's College is a catholic 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 St John's 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 Nambour Christian College and St John's College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Woombye and Nambour in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nambour Christian College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's College has 14.1.
How do Nambour Christian College and St John's College rank in QLD?
Nambour Christian College is 81st of 275 and St John's College is 53rd of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.