Coomera Anglican College vs Rivermount College
Coomera Anglican College (Upper Coomera) and Rivermount College (Yatala) are both independent schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Coomera Anglican College has 1,595 students and Rivermount College has 982 (ACARA 2025). They are about 15.5 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Coomera Anglican College (school website) · Rivermount College (school website)
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Key numbers
Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).
Fees and results
Side by side
| Fact | Coomera Anglican College | Rivermount College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Upper Coomera | Yatala |
| Region | Ormeau - Oxenford | Ormeau - Oxenford |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Anglican | Non-denominational (Christian) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Swimming pool, Gym, Indoor sports centre, Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics | Swimming pool, Gym, Indoor sports centre, Early learning centre, Library, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Swimming, Athletics, Volleyball |
| Distance apart | About 15.5 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Coomera Anglican College is Anglican; Rivermount College is Non-denominational (Christian).
- Size: Coomera Anglican College is the larger school, with 613 more students.
- Listed by Coomera Anglican College but not Rivermount College: Theatre / performing arts centre and Basketball.
- Listed by Rivermount College but not Coomera Anglican College: Library and Volleyball.
History
Coomera Anglican College
Coomera Anglican College grew out of a founding vision for a school guided by truth, tolerance and community, with the Anglican Church at its centre. The college says it began its 25th year in 2021, so it opened in 1997.
Source: cac.qld.edu.au
Rivermount College
Rivermount College was established in 1992 as a non-denominational, co-educational Christian college at Yatala.
Source: rivermount.net
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Coomera Anglican College and Rivermount College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Coomera Anglican College has 1,595 students and Rivermount College has 982 (ACARA 2025).
Is Coomera Anglican College or Rivermount College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Coomera Anglican College or Rivermount College?
Coomera Anglican College is bigger: 1,595 students against 982 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Coomera Anglican College and Rivermount College have?
Coomera Anglican College has 14.8 students per teacher and Rivermount College has 13.9 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Coomera Anglican College or Rivermount College?
Rivermount College is older. Coomera Anglican College was founded in 1997 and Rivermount College in 1992.
Do Coomera Anglican College and Rivermount College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Coomera Anglican College and Rivermount College?
About 15.5 km in a straight line: Coomera Anglican College is in Upper Coomera and Rivermount College is in Yatala.
How do Coomera Anglican College and Rivermount College fees compare?
Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.
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School profiles
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Source and date
Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology