Livingstone Christian College vs Rivermount College
Livingstone Christian College (Ormeau) and Rivermount College (Yatala) are both independent schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Livingstone Christian College has 1,222 students and Rivermount College has 982 (ACARA 2025). They are about 7.8 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Livingstone Christian College (school website) · Rivermount 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 | Livingstone Christian College | Rivermount College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Ormeau | Yatala |
| Region | Ormeau - Oxenford | Ormeau - Oxenford |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Christian | Non-denominational (Christian) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Indoor sports centre, Early learning centre, Library, Science / STEM labs, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics | Swimming pool, Gym, Indoor sports centre, Early learning centre, Library, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Swimming, Athletics, Volleyball |
| Distance apart | About 7.8 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Livingstone Christian College is Christian; Rivermount College is Non-denominational (Christian).
- Size: Livingstone Christian College is the larger school, with 240 more students.
- Listed by Livingstone Christian College but not Rivermount College: Science / STEM labs and Basketball.
- Listed by Rivermount College but not Livingstone Christian College: Swimming pool, Gym and Volleyball.
History
Livingstone Christian College
Livingstone Christian College opened in January 2002 with a class of seven students at Ormeau.
Source: livingstone.qld.edu.au
Rivermount College
Rivermount College was established in 1992 as a non-denominational, co-educational Christian college at Yatala.
Source: rivermount.net
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Livingstone Christian College and Rivermount College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Livingstone Christian College has 1,222 students and Rivermount College has 982 (ACARA 2025).
Is Livingstone Christian College or Rivermount College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Livingstone Christian College or Rivermount College?
Livingstone Christian College is bigger: 1,222 students against 982 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Livingstone Christian College and Rivermount College have?
Livingstone Christian College has 13.9 students per teacher and Rivermount College has 13.9 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Livingstone Christian College or Rivermount College?
Rivermount College is older. Livingstone Christian College was founded in 2002 and Rivermount College in 1992.
Do Livingstone Christian College and Rivermount College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Livingstone Christian College and Rivermount College?
About 7.8 km in a straight line: Livingstone Christian College is in Ormeau and Rivermount College is in Yatala.
How do Livingstone Christian College and Rivermount 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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School profiles
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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