Alta-1 College vs Indie School, Logan
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 67 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
Indie School, Logan
Browns Plains · Independent high school · 9-12
586 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Alta-1 College Caboolture QLD | Indie School, Logan Browns Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #164 of 269 | #149 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1037 of 1,472 | #936 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 132 | 586 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 58 | 356 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 23 | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +81% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 65.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 37.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 18% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Browns Plains 4118 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alta-1.qld.edu.au/about-us | indieschool.edu.au/campus/logan/ |
The verdict
- •Indie School, Logan scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 36.4).
- •Alta-1 College has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School, Logan has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.2).
- •Indie School, Logan is the larger school with 586 students compared with 132.
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 Indie School, Logan?
On the Success Index, Indie School, Logan ranks higher (40.7 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 Indie School, Logan?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Caboolture and Browns Plains in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alta-1 College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Indie School, Logan has 9.0.
How do Alta-1 College and Indie School, Logan rank in QLD?
Alta-1 College is 164th of 269 and Indie School, Logan is 149th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.