Caboolture State High School vs St Columban's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 611 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
St Columban's College
Caboolture · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,171 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Caboolture State High School Caboolture QLD | St Columban's College Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 269 | #83 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1229 of 1,472 | #608 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,373 | 1,171 |
| Girls / boys | 694 / 679 | 581 / 590 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 271 | 211 |
| Year 12 cohort | 182 | 177 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 120.3 | 91.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.1 | 55.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 5% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabooltureshs.eq.edu.au | www.stc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Columban's College scores higher on the Success Index (55.8 vs 28.1).
- •St Columban's College has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caboolture State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.9).
- •Caboolture State High School is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 1,171.
- •St Columban's College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -3%).
- •Caboolture State High School is a government school while St Columban's College is a catholic 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 St Columban's College?
On the Success Index, St Columban's College ranks higher (55.8 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 State High School and St Columban's College?
About 611 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 St Columban's College has 12.9.
How do Caboolture State High School and St Columban's College rank in QLD?
Caboolture State High School is 211th of 269 and St Columban's College is 83rd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.