Independent co-ed combined school (Prep–12) in outer regional Brinsmead, QLD; 562 students.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Freshwater Christian College is also known as FCC Brinsmead.
Freshwater Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 51.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 51/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1041, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Freshwater Christian College, Year 3 students averaged 388 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 466, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 537, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 575, 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.
Freshwater Christian College is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 562 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.
Freshwater Christian College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 46% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
The Year 12 completion rate is 94%. 100% of students received a university offer.
Freshwater Christian College is located in Brinsmead, QLD, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 1041 (65th 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.