Calamvale Community College vs St Stephen's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calamvale Community College
Calamvale · Government combined · Prep-12
2,461 students · ICSEA 1026
St Stephen's School
Algester · Catholic primary · Prep-6
516 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Calamvale Community College Calamvale QLD | St Stephen's School Algester QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 275 | #158 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #806 of 1,259 | #1579 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,461 | 516 |
| Girls / boys | 1,164 / 1,297 | 233 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 125 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | 221 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 214 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 177.5 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.3 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Calamvale 4116 | Algester 4115 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | calamvalecc.eq.edu.au | www.ststephens.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 42.8).
- •St Stephen's School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calamvale Community College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.7).
- •Calamvale Community College is the larger school with 2,461 students compared with 516.
- •Calamvale Community College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -2%).
- •Calamvale Community College is a government school while St Stephen's 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 Calamvale Community College better than St Stephen's School?
On the Success Index, St Stephen's School ranks higher (63.8 vs 42.8 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 Calamvale Community College and St Stephen's School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Calamvale and Algester in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calamvale Community College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Stephen's School has 17.7.
How do Calamvale Community College and St Stephen's School rank in QLD?
Calamvale Community College is 168th of 275 and St Stephen's School is 158th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.