Australian Christian College - Moreton vs Caboolture Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Moreton
Caboolture · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,110 students · ICSEA 1046
Caboolture Montessori School
Caboolture · Independent primary · Prep-6
218 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Moreton Caboolture QLD | Caboolture Montessori School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 275 | #95 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #560 of 1,259 | #970 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,110 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 1,184 / 926 | 109 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 109 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 225 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 137 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.0 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 17.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/moreton/ | www.cms.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caboolture Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (70.5 vs 54.2).
- •Caboolture Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caboolture Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.2).
- •Australian Christian College - Moreton is the larger school with 2,110 students compared with 218.
- •Australian Christian College - Moreton has grown faster over five years (52% vs 26%).
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 Australian Christian College - Moreton better than Caboolture Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Caboolture Montessori School ranks higher (70.5 vs 54.2 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 Australian Christian College - Moreton and Caboolture Montessori School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Caboolture and Caboolture in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Moreton has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Caboolture Montessori School has 12.7.
How do Australian Christian College - Moreton and Caboolture Montessori School rank in QLD?
Australian Christian College - Moreton is 107th of 275 and Caboolture Montessori School is 95th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.