Livingstone Christian College vs St Joseph's College
Livingstone Christian College (Ormeau) is a independent school and St Joseph's College (Coomera) is a catholic school. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Livingstone Christian College has 1,222 students and St Joseph's College has 1,299 (ACARA 2025). They are about 8.0 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Livingstone Christian College (school website) · St Joseph's 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 | St Joseph's College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Ormeau | Coomera |
| Region | Ormeau - Oxenford | Ormeau - Oxenford |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Christian | Catholic |
| 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 | Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball, Water polo |
| Distance apart | About 8.0 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; St Joseph's College is Catholic.
- Listed by Livingstone Christian College but not St Joseph's College: Indoor sports centre, Library and Science / STEM labs.
- Listed by St Joseph's College but not Livingstone Christian College: Theatre / performing arts centre, Cricket, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball and Water polo.
History
Livingstone Christian College
Livingstone Christian College opened in January 2002 with a class of seven students at Ormeau.
Source: livingstone.qld.edu.au
St Joseph's College
St Joseph’s College at Coomera opened in 2019 with 250 students in Prep to Year 4 and Year 7.
Source: stjosephscoomera.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Livingstone Christian College and St Joseph's College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Livingstone Christian College has 1,222 students and St Joseph's College has 1,299 (ACARA 2025).
Is Livingstone Christian College or St Joseph's College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Livingstone Christian College or St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College is bigger: 1,299 students against 1,222 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Livingstone Christian College and St Joseph's College have?
Livingstone Christian College has 13.9 students per teacher and St Joseph's College has 14.0 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Livingstone Christian College or St Joseph's College?
Livingstone Christian College is older. Livingstone Christian College was founded in 2002 and St Joseph's College in 2019.
Do Livingstone Christian College and St Joseph's College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Livingstone Christian College and St Joseph's College?
About 8.0 km in a straight line: Livingstone Christian College is in Ormeau and St Joseph's College is in Coomera.
How do Livingstone Christian College and St Joseph's 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