Alta-1 College vs Australian Christian College - Moreton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alta-1 College
Caboolture · Independent high school · 7-12
132 students · ICSEA 956
Australian Christian College - Moreton
Caboolture · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,110 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Alta-1 College Caboolture QLD | Australian Christian College - Moreton Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #164 of 269 | #107 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1037 of 1,472 | #560 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 132 | 2,110 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 58 | 1,184 / 926 |
| Foundation intake | – | 109 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 225 |
| Year 12 cohort | 23 | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +81% | +52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 116.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 47.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 4% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alta-1.qld.edu.au/about-us | www.acc.edu.au/moreton/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Moreton scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 36.4).
- •Australian Christian College - Moreton has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alta-1 College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 18.2).
- •Australian Christian College - Moreton is the larger school with 2,110 students compared with 132.
- •Alta-1 College has grown faster over five years (81% vs 52%).
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 Alta-1 College better than Australian Christian College - Moreton?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College - Moreton ranks higher (54.2 vs 36.4 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 Alta-1 College and Australian Christian College - Moreton?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Caboolture and Caboolture in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alta-1 College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Australian Christian College - Moreton has 18.2.
How do Alta-1 College and Australian Christian College - Moreton rank in QLD?
Alta-1 College is 164th of 269 and Australian Christian College - Moreton is 107th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.