Caboolture State School vs Tullawong State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 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
Tullawong State High School
Caboolture · Government high school · 7-12
897 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Caboolture State School Caboolture QLD | Tullawong State High School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #735 of 804 | #231 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4720 of 4,908 | #1302 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 254 | 897 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 144 | 441 / 456 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 80.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 39.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 15% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caboolturess.eq.edu.au | tullawongshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tullawong State High School scores higher on the Success Index (25.3 vs 21.2).
- •Tullawong State High School has the higher ICSEA (936 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tullawong State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.3).
- •Tullawong State High School is the larger school with 897 students compared with 254.
- •Tullawong State High School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -39%).
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 Tullawong State High School?
On the Success Index, Tullawong State High School ranks higher (25.3 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 Tullawong State High School?
About 2.4 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 Tullawong State High School has 11.1.
How do Caboolture State School and Tullawong State High School rank in QLD?
Caboolture State School is 735th of 804 and Tullawong State High School is 231st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.