Capalaba State College vs Coolnwynpin State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Capalaba State College
Capalaba · Government combined · Prep-12
1,022 students · ICSEA 982
Coolnwynpin State School
Capalaba · Government primary · Prep-6
328 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Capalaba State College Capalaba QLD | Coolnwynpin State School Capalaba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 275 | #479 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #849 of 1,259 | #3464 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,022 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 478 / 544 | 158 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 68 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.8 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 11% |
| Suburb | Capalaba 4157 | Capalaba 4157 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | capalabasc.eq.edu.au | coolnwynpinss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Capalaba State College scores higher on the Success Index (40.5 vs 39.4).
- •Coolnwynpin State School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Capalaba State College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.7).
- •Capalaba State College is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 328.
- •Capalaba State College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -17%).
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 Capalaba State College better than Coolnwynpin State School?
On the Success Index, Capalaba State College ranks higher (40.5 vs 39.4 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 Capalaba State College and Coolnwynpin State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Capalaba and Capalaba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Capalaba State College has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coolnwynpin State School has 13.7.
How do Capalaba State College and Coolnwynpin State School rank in QLD?
Capalaba State College is 178th of 275 and Coolnwynpin State School is 479th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.