Noosa Christian College vs Pomona State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 7.9 km 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
Pomona State School
Pomona · Government primary · Prep-6
272 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Noosa Christian College Cooroy QLD | Pomona State School Pomona QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 275 | #350 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #402 of 1,259 | #2803 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 478 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 210 | 133 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +99% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cooroy 4563 | Pomona 4568 |
| Council area | Noosa | Noosa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.nac.qld.edu.au | pomonass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Noosa Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 48.5).
- •Noosa Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noosa Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.8).
- •Noosa Christian College is the larger school with 478 students compared with 272.
- •Noosa Christian College has grown faster over five years (99% vs -9%).
- •Noosa Christian College is a independent school while Pomona State 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 Pomona State School?
On the Success Index, Noosa Christian College ranks higher (63.4 vs 48.5 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 Pomona State School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Cooroy and Pomona in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Noosa Christian College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pomona State School has 15.8.
How do Noosa Christian College and Pomona State School rank in QLD?
Noosa Christian College is 73rd of 275 and Pomona State School is 350th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.