Caloundra State School vs Our Lady of the Rosary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 857 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caloundra State School
Caloundra · Government primary · Prep-6
481 students · ICSEA 1027
Our Lady of the Rosary School
Caloundra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
321 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Caloundra State School Caloundra QLD | Our Lady of the Rosary School Caloundra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 804 | #130 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2122 of 4,908 | #1313 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 481 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 257 | 185 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Caloundra 4551 | Caloundra 4551 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caloundrass.eq.edu.au | www.olr.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 57.4).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caloundra State School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.9).
- •Caloundra State School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 321.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -14%).
- •Caloundra State School is a government school while Our Lady of the Rosary 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 Caloundra State School better than Our Lady of the Rosary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Rosary School ranks higher (66.7 vs 57.4 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 School and Our Lady of the Rosary School?
About 857 m in a straight line, between Caloundra and Caloundra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caloundra State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Rosary School has 16.9.
How do Caloundra State School and Our Lady of the Rosary School rank in QLD?
Caloundra State School is 242nd of 804 and Our Lady of the Rosary School is 130th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.