King's Christian College vs St Andrews Lutheran College
King's 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. King's Christian College has 5,166 students and St Andrews Lutheran College has 1,377 (ACARA 2025). They are about 4.5 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: King's 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 | King's 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 | Christian | Lutheran |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Early learning centre, Library, Netball | Indoor sports centre, Early learning centre, Library |
| Distance apart | About 4.5 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: King's Christian College is Christian; St Andrews Lutheran College is Lutheran.
- Size: King's Christian College is the larger school, with 3,789 more students.
- Listed by King's Christian College but not St Andrews Lutheran College: Netball.
- Listed by St Andrews Lutheran College but not King's Christian College: Indoor sports centre.
History
King's Christian College
King’s Christian College opened its first campus at Reedy Creek, just west of Robina, in 1980. A second Gold Coast campus opened at Pimpama in January 2015 on 40 acres.
Source: kingscollege.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 King's Christian College and St Andrews Lutheran College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. King's Christian College has 5,166 students and St Andrews Lutheran College has 1,377 (ACARA 2025).
Is King's Christian College or St Andrews Lutheran College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, King's Christian College or St Andrews Lutheran College?
King's Christian College is bigger: 5,166 students against 1,377 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do King's Christian College and St Andrews Lutheran College have?
King's Christian College has 15.0 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, King's Christian College or St Andrews Lutheran College?
King's Christian College is older. King's Christian College was founded in 1980 and St Andrews Lutheran College in 1993.
Do King's Christian College and St Andrews Lutheran College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are King's Christian College and St Andrews Lutheran College?
About 4.5 km in a straight line: King's Christian College is in Reedy Creek and St Andrews Lutheran College is in Tallebudgera.
How do King's 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