Noosa Christian College vs Noosa District State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 728 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Noosa Christian College
Cooroy · Independent combined · Prep-12
478 students · ICSEA 1060
Noosa District State High School
Cooroy · Government high school · 7-12
882 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Noosa Christian College Cooroy QLD | Noosa District State High School Cooroy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 275 | #95 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #402 of 1,259 | #659 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 478 | 882 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 210 | 438 / 444 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +99% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 86.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 44.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Cooroy 4563 | Cooroy 4563 |
| Council area | Noosa | Noosa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.nac.qld.edu.au | noosadistrictshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Noosa Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 53.9).
- •Noosa Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noosa District State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.6).
- •Noosa District State High School is the larger school with 882 students compared with 478.
- •Noosa Christian College has grown faster over five years (99% vs -25%).
- •Noosa Christian College is a independent school while Noosa District State High 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 Noosa Christian College better than Noosa District State High School?
On the Success Index, Noosa Christian College ranks higher (63.4 vs 53.9 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 Noosa Christian College and Noosa District State High School?
About 728 m in a straight line, between Cooroy and Cooroy in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Noosa Christian College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Noosa District State High School has 10.1.
How do Noosa Christian College and Noosa District State High School rank in QLD?
Noosa Christian College is 73rd of 275 and Noosa District State High School is 95th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.