Calvary Christian College vs Eaton College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 307 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calvary Christian College
Mount Louisa · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,128 students · ICSEA 1020
Eaton College
Mount Louisa · Independent special · U
27 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Calvary Christian College Mount Louisa QLD | Eaton College Mount Louisa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #139 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #681 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | U |
| Students | 1,128 | 27 |
| Girls / boys | 604 / 524 | 5 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 4.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 89.5 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 19% |
| Suburb | Mount Louisa 4814 | Mount Louisa 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.calvary.qld.edu.au/ | www.eatoncollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Calvary Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eaton College has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 14.6).
- •Calvary Christian College is the larger school with 1,128 students compared with 27.
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 Calvary Christian College better than Eaton College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Calvary Christian College and Eaton College?
About 307 m in a straight line, between Mount Louisa and Mount Louisa in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calvary Christian College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eaton College has 4.0.
How do Calvary Christian College and Eaton College rank in QLD?
Calvary Christian College is 139th of 275 and Eaton College is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.