Australian Christian College - Moreton vs Pumicestone State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 357 m 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
Pumicestone State School
Caboolture · Government primary · Prep-6
938 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Moreton Caboolture QLD | Pumicestone State School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 275 | #642 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #560 of 1,259 | #4329 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,110 | 938 |
| Girls / boys | 1,184 / 926 | 453 / 485 |
| Foundation intake | 109 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | 225 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 137 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.0 | 62.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 30.2 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 15% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/moreton/ | pumicestoness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Moreton scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 27.3).
- •Australian Christian College - Moreton has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pumicestone State School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.2).
- •Australian Christian College - Moreton is the larger school with 2,110 students compared with 938.
- •Australian Christian College - Moreton has grown faster over five years (52% vs 12%).
- •Australian Christian College - Moreton is a independent school while Pumicestone 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 Australian Christian College - Moreton better than Pumicestone State School?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College - Moreton ranks higher (54.2 vs 27.3 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 Pumicestone State School?
About 357 m 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 Pumicestone State School has 15.1.
How do Australian Christian College - Moreton and Pumicestone State School rank in QLD?
Australian Christian College - Moreton is 107th of 275 and Pumicestone State School is 642nd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.