Caloundra State High School vs Redcliffe State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 48 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caloundra State High School
Caloundra · Government high school · 7-12
1,316 students · ICSEA 1004
Redcliffe State High School
Redcliffe · Government high school · 7-12
1,444 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Caloundra State High School Caloundra QLD | Redcliffe State High School Redcliffe QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #109 of 269 | #127 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #737 of 1,472 | #812 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,316 | 1,444 |
| Girls / boys | 539 / 777 | 677 / 767 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | 260 |
| Year 12 cohort | 191 | 221 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.7 | 111.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.8 | 45.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Caloundra 4551 | Redcliffe 4020 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caloundrashs.eq.edu.au | redcliffeshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caloundra State High School scores higher on the Success Index (50.3 vs 46.4).
- •Caloundra State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Redcliffe State High School is the larger school with 1,444 students compared with 1,316.
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 State High School better than Redcliffe State High School?
On the Success Index, Caloundra State High School ranks higher (50.3 vs 46.4 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 State High School and Redcliffe State High School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Caloundra and Redcliffe in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caloundra State High School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redcliffe State High School has 12.9.
How do Caloundra State High School and Redcliffe State High School rank in QLD?
Caloundra State High School is 109th of 269 and Redcliffe State High School is 127th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.