Caboolture State School vs St Columban's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 km 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
St Columban's College
Caboolture · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,171 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Caboolture State School Caboolture QLD | St Columban's College Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #735 of 804 | #83 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4720 of 4,908 | #608 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 254 | 1,171 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 144 | 581 / 590 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 211 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 177 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 91.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 55.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 5% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caboolturess.eq.edu.au | www.stc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Columban's College scores higher on the Success Index (55.8 vs 21.2).
- •St Columban's College has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caboolture State School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
- •St Columban's College is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 254.
- •St Columban's College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -39%).
- •Caboolture State 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 School better than St Columban's College?
On the Success Index, St Columban's College ranks higher (55.8 vs 21.2 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 School and St Columban's College?
About 1.5 km 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 St Columban's College has 12.9.
How do Caboolture State School and St Columban's College rank in QLD?
Caboolture State School is 735th of 804 and St Columban's College is 83rd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.