Capalaba State College vs The Sycamore School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.7 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
The Sycamore School
Alexandra Hills · Independent special · U
90 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Capalaba State College Capalaba QLD | The Sycamore School Alexandra Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #849 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | U |
| Students | 1,022 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 478 / 544 | 23 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 68 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.8 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Capalaba 4157 | Alexandra Hills 4161 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | capalabasc.eq.edu.au | www.thesycamoreschool.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Sycamore School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Sycamore School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 10.8).
- •Capalaba State College is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 90.
- •Capalaba State College has grown faster over five years (12% vs 6%).
- •Capalaba State College is a government school while The Sycamore School is an independent 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 Capalaba State College better than The Sycamore School?
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 The Sycamore School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Capalaba and Alexandra Hills in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Capalaba State College has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Sycamore School has 5.2.
How do Capalaba State College and The Sycamore School rank in QLD?
Capalaba State College is 178th of 275 and The Sycamore School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.