Hillcrest Christian College vs Somerset College
Hillcrest Christian College (Reedy Creek) and Somerset College (Mudgeeraba) are both independent schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Hillcrest Christian College has 2,055 students and Somerset College has 1,612 (ACARA 2025). They are about 2.8 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Hillcrest Christian College (school website) · Somerset 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 | Somerset College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Reedy Creek | Mudgeeraba |
| Region | Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera | Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Baptist (Christian) | No religious affiliation stated |
| 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, Indoor sports centre, Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Library, Science / STEM labs, Australian rules football, Netball, Basketball, Rowing, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball |
| Distance apart | About 2.8 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); Somerset College is No religious affiliation stated.
- Size: Hillcrest Christian College is the larger school, with 443 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Somerset College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 against 15.8, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Hillcrest Christian College but not Somerset College: Soccer and Cricket.
- Listed by Somerset College but not Hillcrest Christian College: Swimming pool, Indoor sports centre, Science / STEM labs and Rowing.
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
Somerset College
Somerset College opened on 27 January 1983 with 158 students in Years 1 to 8 and reached 248 by the end of its first year. Its first Year 12 class graduated in 1987.
Source: somerset.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Hillcrest Christian College and Somerset College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Hillcrest Christian College has 2,055 students and Somerset College has 1,612 (ACARA 2025).
Is Hillcrest Christian College or Somerset College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Hillcrest Christian College or Somerset College?
Hillcrest Christian College is bigger: 2,055 students against 1,612 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Hillcrest Christian College and Somerset College have?
Hillcrest Christian College has 15.8 students per teacher and Somerset College has 14.7 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Hillcrest Christian College or Somerset College?
Hillcrest Christian College is older. Hillcrest Christian College was founded in 1982 and Somerset College in 1983.
Do Hillcrest Christian College and Somerset College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Hillcrest Christian College and Somerset College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line: Hillcrest Christian College is in Reedy Creek and Somerset College is in Mudgeeraba.
How do Hillcrest Christian College and Somerset 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