Caboolture East State School vs Caboolture State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 734 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caboolture East State School
Caboolture · Government primary · Prep-6
539 students · ICSEA 930
Caboolture State High School
Caboolture · Government high school · 7-12
1,373 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Caboolture East State School Caboolture QLD | Caboolture State High School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #527 of 804 | #211 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3751 of 4,908 | #1229 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 539 | 1,373 |
| Girls / boys | 242 / 297 | 694 / 679 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 271 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 182 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.5 | 120.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 63.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 14% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabooltureeastss.eq.edu.au | cabooltureshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caboolture East State School scores higher on the Success Index (35.2 vs 28.1).
- •Caboolture State High School has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caboolture State High School is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 539.
- •Caboolture East State School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -3%).
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 Caboolture East State School better than Caboolture State High School?
On the Success Index, Caboolture East State School ranks higher (35.2 vs 28.1 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 Caboolture East State School and Caboolture State High School?
About 734 m in a straight line, between Caboolture and Caboolture in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caboolture East State School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Caboolture State High School has 11.2.
How do Caboolture East State School and Caboolture State High School rank in QLD?
Caboolture East State School is 527th of 804 and Caboolture State High School is 211th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.