Calvary Christian College vs Heatley State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.9 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 State School
Heatley · Government primary · Prep-6
423 students · ICSEA 838
| Measure | Calvary Christian College Mount Louisa QLD | Heatley State School Heatley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #139 of 275 | #779 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #681 of 1,259 | #4852 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,128 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 604 / 524 | 198 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 838 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 89.5 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 57% |
| Suburb | Mount Louisa 4814 | Heatley 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.calvary.qld.edu.au/ | heatleyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Calvary Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (48.5 vs 17.6).
- •Calvary Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 838), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heatley State School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.6).
- •Calvary Christian College is the larger school with 1,128 students compared with 423.
- •Calvary Christian College has grown faster over five years (31% vs -17%).
- •Calvary Christian College is a independent school while Heatley State School 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 State School?
On the Success Index, Calvary Christian College ranks higher (48.5 vs 17.6 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 State School?
About 2.9 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 State School has 12.7.
How do Calvary Christian College and Heatley State School rank in QLD?
Calvary Christian College is 139th of 275 and Heatley State School is 779th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.