Capella State High School vs Capella State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 788 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Capella State High School
Capella · Government high school · 7-12
149 students · ICSEA 925
Capella State School
Capella · Government primary · Prep-6
179 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Capella State High School Capella QLD | Capella State School Capella QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 269 | #596 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1191 of 1,472 | #4077 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 149 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 76 | 87 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 34 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 19% |
| Suburb | Capella 4723 | Capella 4723 |
| Council area | Central Highlands (Qld) | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | capellashs.eq.edu.au | capellass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Capella State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.5 vs 29.5).
- •Capella State School has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Capella State High School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.6).
- •Capella State School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 149.
- •Capella State High School has grown faster over five years (31% vs 15%).
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 Capella State High School better than Capella State School?
On the Success Index, Capella State School ranks higher (30.5 vs 29.5 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 Capella State High School and Capella State School?
About 788 m in a straight line, between Capella and Capella in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Capella State High School has 8.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Capella State School has 13.6.
How do Capella State High School and Capella State School rank in QLD?
Capella State High School is 201st of 269 and Capella State School is 596th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.