Alta-1 College vs Caboolture Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 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
Caboolture Montessori School
Caboolture · Independent primary · Prep-6
218 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Alta-1 College Caboolture QLD | Caboolture Montessori School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #164 of 269 | #95 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1037 of 1,472 | #970 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 132 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 58 | 109 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 23 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +81% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 17.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 5% |
| 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.cms.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caboolture Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (70.5 vs 36.4).
- •Caboolture Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alta-1 College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.7).
- •Caboolture Montessori School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 132.
- •Alta-1 College has grown faster over five years (81% vs 26%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring North Lakes
Frequently asked questions
Is Alta-1 College better than Caboolture Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Caboolture Montessori School ranks higher (70.5 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 Caboolture Montessori School?
About 1.7 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 Caboolture Montessori School has 12.7.
How do Alta-1 College and Caboolture Montessori School rank in QLD?
Alta-1 College is 164th of 269 and Caboolture Montessori School is 95th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.