Caloundra City Private School vs Notre Dame College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caloundra City Private School
Pelican Waters · Independent combined · Prep-12
228 students · ICSEA 1095
Notre Dame College
Bells Creek · Catholic combined · Prep-7
216 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Caloundra City Private School Pelican Waters QLD | Notre Dame College Bells Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 275 | #84 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #322 of 1,259 | #453 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-7 |
| Students | 228 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 121 | 107 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 9 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Pelican Waters 4551 | Bells Creek 4551 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccps.qld.edu.au/ | www.notredamecollege.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Caloundra City Private School scores higher on the Success Index (67.2 vs 60.5).
- •Caloundra City Private School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caloundra City Private School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Caloundra City Private School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 216.
- •Caloundra City Private School is a independent school while Notre Dame 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 Caloundra City Private School better than Notre Dame College?
On the Success Index, Caloundra City Private School ranks higher (67.2 vs 60.5 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 Caloundra City Private School and Notre Dame College?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Pelican Waters and Bells Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caloundra City Private School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Notre Dame College has 12.0.
How do Caloundra City Private School and Notre Dame College rank in QLD?
Caloundra City Private School is 54th of 275 and Notre Dame College is 84th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.