Capalaba State College vs Longreach School of Distance Education
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1003 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
Longreach School of Distance Education
Longreach · Government combined · Prep-10
198 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Capalaba State College Capalaba QLD | Longreach School of Distance Education Longreach QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 275 | #179 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #849 of 1,259 | #852 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 1,022 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 478 / 544 | 100 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | 68 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.8 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Capalaba 4157 | Longreach 4730 |
| Council area | Redland | Longreach |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Very Remote |
| Website | capalabasc.eq.edu.au | longreachsde.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.5 vs 40.4).
- •Capalaba State College has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Longreach School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 10.8).
- •Capalaba State College is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 198.
- •Capalaba State College has grown faster over five years (12% vs 3%).
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 Longreach School of Distance Education?
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 Capalaba State College and Longreach School of Distance Education?
About 1003 km in a straight line, between Capalaba and Longreach in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Capalaba State College has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Longreach School of Distance Education has 7.2.
How do Capalaba State College and Longreach School of Distance Education rank in QLD?
Capalaba State College is 178th of 275 and Longreach School of Distance Education is 179th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.