Hillcrest Christian College vs St Andrews Lutheran College
Hillcrest Christian College (Reedy Creek) and St Andrews Lutheran College (Tallebudgera) are both independent schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Hillcrest Christian College has 2,055 students and St Andrews Lutheran College has 1,377 (ACARA 2025). They are about 3.9 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Hillcrest Christian College (school website) · St Andrews Lutheran 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 | St Andrews Lutheran College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Reedy Creek | Tallebudgera |
| Region | Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera | Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Baptist (Christian) | Lutheran |
| 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 | Indoor sports centre, Early learning centre, Library |
| Distance apart | About 3.9 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); St Andrews Lutheran College is Lutheran.
- Size: Hillcrest Christian College is the larger school, with 678 more students.
- Listed by Hillcrest Christian College but not St Andrews Lutheran College: Gym, Theatre / performing arts centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey and Volleyball.
- Listed by St Andrews Lutheran College but not Hillcrest Christian College: Indoor sports centre.
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
St Andrews Lutheran College
St Andrews Lutheran College has taught students at Tallebudgera since 1993. It is a Christian co-educational school from early learning to Year 12.
Source: salc.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Hillcrest Christian College and St Andrews Lutheran College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Hillcrest Christian College has 2,055 students and St Andrews Lutheran College has 1,377 (ACARA 2025).
Is Hillcrest Christian College or St Andrews Lutheran College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Hillcrest Christian College or St Andrews Lutheran College?
Hillcrest Christian College is bigger: 2,055 students against 1,377 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Hillcrest Christian College and St Andrews Lutheran College have?
Hillcrest Christian College has 15.8 students per teacher and St Andrews Lutheran College has 15.7 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Hillcrest Christian College or St Andrews Lutheran College?
Hillcrest Christian College is older. Hillcrest Christian College was founded in 1982 and St Andrews Lutheran College in 1993.
Do Hillcrest Christian College and St Andrews Lutheran College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Hillcrest Christian College and St Andrews Lutheran College?
About 3.9 km in a straight line: Hillcrest Christian College is in Reedy Creek and St Andrews Lutheran College is in Tallebudgera.
How do Hillcrest Christian College and St Andrews Lutheran 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