Caboolture State School vs Tullawong State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.1 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 School
Caboolture · Government primary · Prep-6
474 students · ICSEA 897
| Measure | Caboolture State School Caboolture QLD | Tullawong State School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #735 of 804 | #761 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4720 of 4,908 | #4793 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 254 | 474 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 144 | 230 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 897 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 39.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 26.9 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 23% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caboolturess.eq.edu.au | tullawongss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caboolture State School scores higher on the Success Index (21.2 vs 19.6).
- •Tullawong State School has the higher ICSEA (897 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tullawong State School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 254.
- •Tullawong State School has grown faster over five years (-19% 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 School?
On the Success Index, Caboolture State School ranks higher (21.2 vs 19.6 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 School?
About 2.1 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 School has 12.1.
How do Caboolture State School and Tullawong State School rank in QLD?
Caboolture State School is 735th of 804 and Tullawong State School is 761st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.