Caboolture State High School vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 955 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School
Caboolture · Catholic primary · Prep-6
646 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Caboolture State High School Caboolture QLD | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 269 | #399 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1229 of 1,472 | #3050 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,373 | 646 |
| Girls / boys | 694 / 679 | 321 / 325 |
| Foundation intake | – | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 271 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 182 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 120.3 | 41.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.1 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 8% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabooltureshs.eq.edu.au | www.stpeterscaboolture.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 28.1).
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caboolture State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.7).
- •Caboolture State High School is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 646.
- •Caboolture State High School is a government school while St Peter's Catholic Primary School 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Peter's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.5 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School?
About 955 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School has 15.7.
How do Caboolture State High School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Caboolture State High School is 211th of 269 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School is 399th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.