Caloundra Christian College is a co-ed independent school built on a tight-knit, strongly pastoral community.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Caloundra Christian College is a co-ed independent school built on a tight-knit, strongly pastoral community. The college emphasises experiential and outdoor learning through its outdoor education and camping program, alongside international opportunities via its ambassador initiative. Students benefit from tailored academic support and individualised learning pathways. The school is recognised for strong performing arts and sport programs, making it a good fit for families seeking a values-based education with active, hands-on engagement and close pastoral care.
Caloundra Christian College is also known as CCC Caloundra.
Caloundra Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 54.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 54/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1058, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Caloundra Christian College, Year 3 students averaged 402 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 503, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 529, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 566, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Caloundra Christian College is a small independent combined school with approximately 438 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Caloundra Christian College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
The Year 12 completion rate is 98%.
Caloundra Christian College is located in Caloundra, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1058 (71th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.