Caboolture East State School vs St Michael's College
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.9 km 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
St Michael's College
Caboolture · Independent primary · Prep-6
368 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Caboolture East State School Caboolture QLD | St Michael's College Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #527 of 804 | #266 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3751 of 4,908 | #2328 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 539 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 242 / 297 | 164 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.5 | 25.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 18.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 5% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabooltureeastss.eq.edu.au | www.smccab.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's College scores higher on the Success Index (55.0 vs 35.2).
- •St Michael's College has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caboolture East State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.4).
- •Caboolture East State School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 368.
- •Caboolture East State School is a government school while St Michael's 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 Caboolture East State School better than St Michael's College?
On the Success Index, St Michael's College ranks higher (55.0 vs 35.2 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 Caboolture East State School and St Michael's College?
About 5.9 km 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 St Michael's College has 14.4.
How do Caboolture East State School and St Michael's College rank in QLD?
Caboolture East State School is 527th of 804 and St Michael's College is 266th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.