Algester State School vs Calamvale Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Algester State School
Algester · Government primary · Prep-6
917 students · ICSEA 1041
Calamvale Community College
Calamvale · Government combined · Prep-12
2,461 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Algester State School Algester QLD | Calamvale Community College Calamvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #264 of 804 | #168 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2320 of 4,908 | #806 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 917 | 2,461 |
| Girls / boys | 458 / 459 | 1,164 / 1,297 |
| Foundation intake | 138 | 125 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 221 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 214 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.6 | 177.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 67.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Algester 4115 | Calamvale 4116 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | algesterss.eq.edu.au | calamvalecc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Algester State School scores higher on the Success Index (55.0 vs 42.8).
- •Algester State School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calamvale Community College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Calamvale Community College is the larger school with 2,461 students compared with 917.
- •Calamvale Community College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -7%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Algester State School better than Calamvale Community College?
On the Success Index, Algester State School ranks higher (55.0 vs 42.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Algester State School and Calamvale Community College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Algester and Calamvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Algester State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Calamvale Community College has 13.9.
How do Algester State School and Calamvale Community College rank in QLD?
Algester State School is 264th of 804 and Calamvale Community College is 168th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.