Graceview Adventist College vs Hillcrest Christian College
Graceview Adventist College (Reedy Creek) and Hillcrest Christian College (Reedy Creek) are both independent schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Graceview Adventist College has 237 students and Hillcrest Christian College has 2,055 (ACARA 2025). They are about 0.5 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Graceview Adventist College (school website) · Hillcrest Christian 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 | Graceview Adventist College | Hillcrest Christian College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Reedy Creek | Reedy Creek |
| Region | Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera | Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Seventh-day Adventist | Baptist (Christian) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Early learning centre, Athletics | Gym, Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Library, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball |
| Distance apart | About 0.5 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Graceview Adventist College is Seventh-day Adventist; Hillcrest Christian College is Baptist (Christian).
- Size: Hillcrest Christian College is the larger school, with 1,818 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Graceview Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 against 15.8, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Hillcrest Christian College but not Graceview Adventist College: Gym, Theatre / performing arts centre, Library, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, Hockey and Volleyball.
History
Graceview Adventist College
Graceview Adventist College (formerly Gold Coast Christian College) is a small Christian school at Reedy Creek that teaches from early learning to Year 12.
Source: goldcoastchristiancollege.qld.edu.au
Hillcrest Christian College
Hillcrest began in 1982 as the Southern Gold Coast Christian Community School, set up by three Baptist churches. It started with 37 children in Years 1 to 7 on church grounds at Palm Beach and moved to its Reedy Creek site in 1986.
Source: hillcrest.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Graceview Adventist College and Hillcrest Christian College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Graceview Adventist College has 237 students and Hillcrest Christian College has 2,055 (ACARA 2025).
Is Graceview Adventist College or Hillcrest Christian College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Graceview Adventist College or Hillcrest Christian College?
Hillcrest Christian College is bigger: 2,055 students against 237 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Graceview Adventist College and Hillcrest Christian College have?
Graceview Adventist College has 10.4 students per teacher and Hillcrest Christian College has 15.8 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Graceview Adventist College or Hillcrest Christian College?
Graceview Adventist College is older. Graceview Adventist College was founded in 1982 and Hillcrest Christian College in 1982.
Do Graceview Adventist College and Hillcrest Christian College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Graceview Adventist College and Hillcrest Christian College?
About 0.5 km in a straight line: Graceview Adventist College is in Reedy Creek and Hillcrest Christian College is in Reedy Creek.
How do Graceview Adventist College and Hillcrest Christian 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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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