Freshwater Christian College

Brinsmead, Queensland · Christian · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Leading tier

S360 score: 77.5%

Freshwater Christian College is a co-educational, Christian, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Brinsmead, Queensland. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Student Wellbeing.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence44 / 60 (73.3%)Leading

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1016 / 20Distinguished

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1215 / 20Leading

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways13 / 20Trusted

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing18 / 20Elite

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support17 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development16 / 20Distinguished

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum14 / 20Trusted

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports15 / 20Leading

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture13 / 20Trusted

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment18 / 20Elite

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation16 / 20Distinguished

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections14 / 20Trusted

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability15 / 20Leading

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Christian
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
542
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
Location
Brinsmead, Queensland
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

104141 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    383(-55)
    Writing
    386(-56)
    Spelling
    395(-38)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    391(-57)
    Numeracy
    386(-50)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    471(-50)
    Writing
    454(-54)
    Spelling
    480(-30)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    466(-66)
    Numeracy
    458(-66)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    541(-25)
    Writing
    535(-34)
    Spelling
    545(-15)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    531(-38)
    Numeracy
    533(-43)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    588(-8)
    Writing
    582(-29)
    Spelling
    565(-21)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    561(-33)
    Numeracy
    579(-26)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

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Common questions

What year levels does Freshwater Christian College teach?

Freshwater Christian College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Freshwater Christian College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Freshwater Christian College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Freshwater Christian College in?

Freshwater Christian College is classified as Independent.

Does Freshwater Christian College offer boarding?

No, Freshwater Christian College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Freshwater Christian College?

Freshwater Christian College has 542 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Freshwater Christian College?

Freshwater Christian College's student to teacher ratio is 11.7 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Freshwater Christian College sit in?

Freshwater Christian College sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is Freshwater Christian College's strongest area on Schools360?

Freshwater Christian College's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Freshwater Christian College rank?

Freshwater Christian College ranks 12th among private regional schools in Queensland.

Where is Freshwater Christian College located?

Freshwater Christian College is located in Brinsmead, Queensland.