Calvary Christian College vs Springwood State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 695 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calvary Christian College
Springwood · Independent combined · Prep-12
952 students · ICSEA 1069
Springwood State High School
Springwood · Government high school · 7-12
577 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Calvary Christian College Springwood QLD | Springwood State High School Springwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 275 | #121 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #576 of 1,259 | #779 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 952 | 577 |
| Girls / boys | 488 / 464 | 280 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 65 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 38 | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.4 | 53.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.9 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Springwood 4127 | Springwood 4127 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au | springwoodshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Calvary Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (53.6 vs 48.2).
- •Calvary Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springwood State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.9).
- •Calvary Christian College is the larger school with 952 students compared with 577.
- •Calvary Christian College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -7%).
- •Calvary Christian College is a independent school while Springwood State High 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 Springwood State High School?
On the Success Index, Calvary Christian College ranks higher (53.6 vs 48.2 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 Springwood State High School?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Springwood and Springwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calvary Christian College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springwood State High School has 10.8.
How do Calvary Christian College and Springwood State High School rank in QLD?
Calvary Christian College is 111th of 275 and Springwood State High School is 121st of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.