Alta-1 College vs Tullawong State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 892 m 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
Tullawong State School
Caboolture · Government primary · Prep-6
474 students · ICSEA 897
| Measure | Alta-1 College Caboolture QLD | Tullawong State School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #164 of 269 | #761 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1037 of 1,472 | #4793 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 132 | 474 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 58 | 230 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 23 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +81% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 897 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 39.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 26.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 23% |
| 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 | tullawongss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alta-1 College scores higher on the Success Index (36.4 vs 19.6).
- •Alta-1 College has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 897), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alta-1 College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.1).
- •Tullawong State School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 132.
- •Alta-1 College has grown faster over five years (81% vs -19%).
- •Alta-1 College is a independent school while Tullawong State School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Tullawong State School?
On the Success Index, Alta-1 College ranks higher (36.4 vs 19.6 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 Tullawong State School?
About 892 m 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 Tullawong State School has 12.1.
How do Alta-1 College and Tullawong State School rank in QLD?
Alta-1 College is 164th of 269 and Tullawong State School is 761st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.