Caboolture Montessori School vs Pumicestone State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caboolture Montessori School
Caboolture · Independent primary · Prep-6
218 students · ICSEA 1069
Pumicestone State School
Caboolture · Government primary · Prep-6
938 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Caboolture Montessori School Caboolture QLD | Pumicestone State School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 804 | #642 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #970 of 4,908 | #4329 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 218 | 938 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 109 | 453 / 485 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 62.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 30.2 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 15% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cms.qld.edu.au | pumicestoness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caboolture Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (70.5 vs 27.3).
- •Caboolture Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caboolture Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
- •Pumicestone State School is the larger school with 938 students compared with 218.
- •Caboolture Montessori School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 12%).
- •Caboolture Montessori School 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 Caboolture Montessori School better than Pumicestone State School?
On the Success Index, Caboolture Montessori School ranks higher (70.5 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 Caboolture Montessori School and Pumicestone State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Caboolture and Caboolture in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caboolture Montessori School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pumicestone State School has 15.1.
How do Caboolture Montessori School and Pumicestone State School rank in QLD?
Caboolture Montessori School is 95th of 804 and Pumicestone State School is 642nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.