Freshwater Christian College
Freshwater Christian College is an independent combined school in Brinsmead, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1041, it sits in the 65th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 562 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Brinsmead QLD 4870. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Freshwater Christian College compares
By ICSEA, Freshwater Christian College ranks 130th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Freshwater State School, a government primary school 1.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Freshwater Christian College scores 1041, near average.
Enrolment and location
Freshwater Christian College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Brinsmead
Freshwater Christian College is located in Brinsmead, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,190/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 5,537.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Brinsmead suburb profileSchools near Freshwater Christian College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Freshwater Christian College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater State SchoolGovernment Primary · Freshwater | 1.5 km | 1064 | 23 higher | 594 |
| St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch ValleyCatholic Combined · Redlynch | 1.7 km | 1067 | 26 higher | 1,373 |
| Redlynch State CollegeGovernment Combined · Redlynch | 2.3 km | 1007 | 34 lower | 1,834 |
| Peace Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Kamerunga | 2.4 km | 1054 | 13 higher | 544 |
| Whitfield State SchoolGovernment Primary · Whitfield | 3.0 km | 974 | 67 lower | 774 |
| Edge Hill State SchoolGovernment Primary · Edge Hill | 3.8 km | 1016 | 25 lower | 864 |
| Caravonica State SchoolGovernment Primary · Caravonica | 4.7 km | 1020 | 21 lower | 540 |
| St Francis Xavier's SchoolCatholic Primary · Manunda | 4.9 km | 953 | 88 lower | 382 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Freshwater Christian College a government school?
No, Freshwater Christian College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Freshwater Christian College offer?
Freshwater Christian College offers Prep-12.
What is Freshwater Christian College's ICSEA score?
Freshwater Christian College has an ICSEA score of 1041, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Freshwater Christian College?
Freshwater Christian College has 562 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Freshwater Christian College?
The nearest schools to Freshwater Christian College are Freshwater State School (1.5 km), St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley (1.7 km), Redlynch State College (2.3 km).
Where is Freshwater Christian College located?
Freshwater Christian College is located in Brinsmead, QLD 4870. Visit the school website at http://www.fcc.qld.edu.au.