Capalaba State College vs Nambour State College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 104 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
Nambour State College
Nambour · Government combined · Prep-12
1,469 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Capalaba State College Capalaba QLD | Nambour State College Nambour QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 275 | #206 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #849 of 1,259 | #968 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,022 | 1,469 |
| Girls / boys | 478 / 544 | 730 / 739 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | 195 |
| Year 12 cohort | 68 | 153 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.8 | 141.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 68.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 10% |
| Suburb | Capalaba 4157 | Nambour 4560 |
| Council area | Redland | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | capalabasc.eq.edu.au | namboursc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Capalaba State College scores higher on the Success Index (40.5 vs 35.0).
- •Capalaba State College has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nambour State College is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 1,022.
- •Capalaba State College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -12%).
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 Nambour State College?
On the Success Index, Capalaba State College ranks higher (40.5 vs 35.0 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 Nambour State College?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Capalaba and Nambour in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Capalaba State College has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nambour State College has 10.4.
How do Capalaba State College and Nambour State College rank in QLD?
Capalaba State College is 178th of 275 and Nambour State College is 206th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.