Caboolture State High School vs Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 682 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caboolture State High School
Caboolture · Government high school · 7-12
1,373 students · ICSEA 942
Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment
Caboolture · Independent special · 7-12
225 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Caboolture State High School Caboolture QLD | Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1229 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,373 | 225 |
| Girls / boys | 694 / 679 | 107 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 271 | 37 |
| Year 12 cohort | 182 | 23 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +80% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 120.3 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.1 | 30.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 19% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabooltureshs.eq.edu.au | horizonscollege.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Caboolture State High School has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.2).
- •Caboolture State High School is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 225.
- •Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment has grown faster over five years (80% vs -3%).
- •Caboolture State High School is a government school while Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment 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 State High School better than Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Caboolture State High School and Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment?
About 682 m in a straight line, between Caboolture and Caboolture in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caboolture State High School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment has 9.1.
How do Caboolture State High School and Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment rank in QLD?
Caboolture State High School is 211th of 269 and Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.