Canterbury College (Waterford)
Old Logan Village Road, Waterford QLD 4133
Canterbury College (Waterford) is an independent combined primary and secondary school in Waterford, QLD from Prep to Year 12 with about 1,502 students. Its ICSEA is 1,076, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Canterbury College in Waterford is an Anglican co-educational school from Early Learning to Year 12, operating since 1987. It focuses on all-round development, with Health and Medical Science programs, one-to-one technology, and creative industries subjects. Co-curricular offerings include sport, bands, choirs, drama, dance and entrepreneurship. A house system supports pastoral care, and the school acknowledges Gugingin Country.
Often praised
- Strong arts and sport
- Health and Medical Science programs
- House-based pastoral care
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena School (Park Ridge) | Park Ridge | Independent k–12 / combined | 6.5 km | 1,082 | 244 |
| Groves Christian College (Laughlin St, Kingston) | Kingston | Independent k–12 / combined | 6.7 km | 977 | 1,678 |
| St Francis' College (Crestmead) | Crestmead | Catholic k–12 / combined | 6.9 km | 989 | 843 |
| Rivermount College (Yatala) | Yatala | Independent k–12 / combined | 7.0 km | 1,046 | 982 |
| John Paul College (Daisy Hill) | Daisy Hill | Independent k–12 / combined | 8.5 km | 1,117 | 2,235 |
| Kimberley College (Carbrook) | Carbrook | Independent k–12 / combined | 9.1 km | 1,058 | 745 |
| Parklands Christian College (Park Ridge) | Park Ridge | Independent k–12 / combined | 11.2 km | 1,027 | 970 |
| Islamic College of Brisbane (Karawatha) | Karawatha | Independent k–12 / combined | 11.5 km | 1,057 | 1,712 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in QLD
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Christian College (Reedy Creek) | Reedy Creek | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 5,166 | 1,074 |
| Mueller College (Rothwell) | Rothwell | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 1,867 | 1,078 |
| Silkwood School (Mount Nathan) | Mount Nathan | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 765 | 1,073 |
| Tamborine Mountain College (North Tamborine) | North Tamborine | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 546 | 1,073 |
| The Glennie School (Toowoomba) | Toowoomba | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 700 | 1,073 |
| Brisbane Adventist College (Mansfield) | Mansfield | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 587 | 1,072 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.