Head-to-head · 2026
Calvary Christian College vs Ryan Catholic College
Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Townsville. Sourced from each school's published schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 6 June 2026.
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At a glance
The headline differences
- Sector: Calvary Christian College is Independent; Ryan Catholic College is Catholic.
- Gender: Calvary Christian College is co-ed; Ryan Catholic College is co-educational.
- ICSEA gap of 38: Ryan Catholic College draws from a more advantaged community.
- Both schools are in Townsville, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Calvary Christian College | Ryan Catholic College |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Mount Louisa, Townsville | Kirwan, Townsville |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Gender | co-ed | co-educational |
| Year levels | Prep-12 | Prep-Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 995 | 1033 |
| Year 12 fee | $7,155 | on request |
| Year 7 fee | $6,690 | on request |
| Boarding | Day school | Day school |
| Founded | 1978 | 1979 |
| Religion | Christian (non-denominational) | Roman Catholic |
All fees verified 6 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
Calvary Christian College
Standout strengths
- ›STEM program
- ›Performing and Creative Arts (PACA) program with strings, woodwind, brass, voice and piano tuition
- ›Agricultural Centre / cattle club and rural showing
Calvary Christian College is a co-educational independent Christian school on a 60-acre campus at 569 Bayswater Road, Mount Louisa, serving Early Learning to Year 12. Founded in 1978 (opening 31 January with three teachers and 52 students in a church hall), it now educates roughly 900-1,100 students and is known for its STEM, Performing and Creative Arts (PACA) tuition, and a working Agricultural Centre with cattle showing. The 2026 annual day tuition is 6,690 dollars for Junior Secondary (Years 7-10) and 7,155 dollars for Senior Secondary (Years 11-12), plus levies.
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Standout strengths
- ›Townsville's first co-educational Catholic college (opened January 1979 with 74 students)
- ›Two campuses: junior school on smaller campus, middle and senior schools on main Canterbury Road campus
- ›2,011 students with two-campus model serving Prep to Year 12
Catholic co-educational school in Kirwan, Townsville. Townsville's first co-educational Catholic college (opened January 1979 with 74 students).
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