Hillcrest Christian College vs Marymount College
Hillcrest Christian College (Reedy Creek) is a independent school and Marymount College (Burleigh Waters) is a catholic school. Both are co-educational. Hillcrest Christian College teaches P-12 and Marymount College teaches 7-12. Hillcrest Christian College has 2,055 students and Marymount College has 1,262 (ACARA 2025). They are about 3.2 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Hillcrest Christian College (school website) · Marymount 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 | Hillcrest Christian College | Marymount College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Reedy Creek | Burleigh Waters |
| Region | Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera | Broadbeach - Burleigh |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | 7-12 |
| Religion | Baptist (Christian) | Catholic |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Gym, Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Library, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball | Swimming pool, Gym, Oval, Music centre, Science / STEM labs, Tennis courts, Australian rules football, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis |
| Distance apart | About 3.2 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Hillcrest Christian College is Baptist (Christian); Marymount College is Catholic.
- Location: Hillcrest Christian College is in Reedy Creek (Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera); Marymount College is in Burleigh Waters (Broadbeach - Burleigh).
- Size: Hillcrest Christian College is the larger school, with 793 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Marymount College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 against 15.8, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Hillcrest Christian College but not Marymount College: Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Library, Soccer, Athletics, Hockey and Volleyball.
- Listed by Marymount College but not Hillcrest Christian College: Swimming pool, Oval, Music centre, Science / STEM labs and Tennis courts.
History
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
Marymount College
Marymount College opened at Burleigh Waters in 1968 under the Missionary Franciscan Sisters, with sixteen students and two staff. It was planned as a girls’ secondary school for the southern Gold Coast.
Source: marymount.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Hillcrest Christian College and Marymount College?
Both are co-educational. Hillcrest Christian College teaches P-12 and Marymount College teaches 7-12. Hillcrest Christian College has 2,055 students and Marymount College has 1,262 (ACARA 2025).
Is Hillcrest Christian College or Marymount College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Hillcrest Christian College or Marymount College?
Hillcrest Christian College is bigger: 2,055 students against 1,262 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Hillcrest Christian College and Marymount College have?
Hillcrest Christian College has 15.8 students per teacher and Marymount College has 12.7 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Hillcrest Christian College or Marymount College?
Marymount College is older. Hillcrest Christian College was founded in 1982 and Marymount College in 1968.
Do Hillcrest Christian College and Marymount College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Hillcrest Christian College and Marymount College?
About 3.2 km in a straight line: Hillcrest Christian College is in Reedy Creek and Marymount College is in Burleigh Waters.
How do Hillcrest Christian College and Marymount 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