Calvary Christian College vs Heatley Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 km 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
Heatley Secondary College
Heatley · Government high school · 7-12
715 students · ICSEA 862
| Measure | Calvary Christian College Mount Louisa QLD | Heatley Secondary College Heatley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #139 of 275 | #254 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #681 of 1,259 | #1423 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,128 | 715 |
| Girls / boys | 604 / 524 | 311 / 404 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 862 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 59.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 89.5 | 40.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 41% |
| Suburb | Mount Louisa 4814 | Heatley 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.calvary.qld.edu.au/ | heatleysc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Calvary Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (48.5 vs 18.6).
- •Calvary Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heatley Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.6).
- •Calvary Christian College is the larger school with 1,128 students compared with 715.
- •Calvary Christian College has grown faster over five years (31% vs -8%).
- •Calvary Christian College is a independent school while Heatley Secondary College is a government 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 Calvary Christian College better than Heatley Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Calvary Christian College ranks higher (48.5 vs 18.6 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 Calvary Christian College and Heatley Secondary College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Louisa and Heatley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calvary Christian College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heatley Secondary College has 11.0.
How do Calvary Christian College and Heatley Secondary College rank in QLD?
Calvary Christian College is 139th of 275 and Heatley Secondary College is 254th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.