Caboolture State School vs Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 651 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caboolture State School
Caboolture · Government primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 888
Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment
Caboolture · Independent special · 7-12
225 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Caboolture State School Caboolture QLD | Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #735 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4720 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 254 | 225 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 144 | 107 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 37 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 23 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | +80% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 30.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 19% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caboolturess.eq.edu.au | horizonscollege.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment has the higher ICSEA (918 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.3).
- •Caboolture State School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 225.
- •Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment has grown faster over five years (80% vs -39%).
- •Caboolture State 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 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 School and Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment?
About 651 m in a straight line, between Caboolture and Caboolture in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caboolture State School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment has 9.1.
How do Caboolture State School and Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment rank in QLD?
Caboolture State School is 735th of 804 and Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.