Andergrove State School vs Carlisle Adventist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Andergrove State School
Andergrove · Government primary · Prep-6
270 students · ICSEA 887
Carlisle Adventist College
Beaconsfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
281 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Andergrove State School Andergrove QLD | Carlisle Adventist College Beaconsfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #768 of 804 | #172 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4812 of 4,908 | #824 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 270 | 281 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 137 | 148 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 29 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 24.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 15% |
| Suburb | Andergrove 4740 | Beaconsfield 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | andergrovess.eq.edu.au | carlisle.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carlisle Adventist College scores higher on the Success Index (41.9 vs 19.2).
- •Carlisle Adventist College has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carlisle Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •Carlisle Adventist College is the larger school with 281 students compared with 270.
- •Carlisle Adventist College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -22%).
- •Andergrove State School is a government school while Carlisle Adventist College is an independent 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 Andergrove State School better than Carlisle Adventist College?
On the Success Index, Carlisle Adventist College ranks higher (41.9 vs 19.2 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 Andergrove State School and Carlisle Adventist College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Andergrove and Beaconsfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Andergrove State School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carlisle Adventist College has 11.6.
How do Andergrove State School and Carlisle Adventist College rank in QLD?
Andergrove State School is 768th of 804 and Carlisle Adventist College is 172nd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.