Alta-1 College vs Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 74 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
Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre
Carbrook · Independent high school · 7-12
40 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Alta-1 College Caboolture QLD | Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre Carbrook QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #164 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1037 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 132 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 58 | 23 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | 23 | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +81% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 6.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 13% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Carbrook 4130 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alta-1.qld.edu.au/about-us | www.carbrookcentre.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre scores higher on the Success Index (38.0 vs 36.4).
- •Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre has fewer students per teacher (6.5 vs 11.2).
- •Alta-1 College is the larger school with 132 students compared with 40.
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 Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre?
On the Success Index, Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre ranks higher (38.0 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 Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Caboolture and Carbrook in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alta-1 College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre has 6.5.
How do Alta-1 College and Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre rank in QLD?
Alta-1 College is 164th of 269 and Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.