Capella State School vs Helidon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 646 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Capella State School
Capella · Government primary · Prep-6
179 students · ICSEA 938
Helidon State School
Helidon · Government primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Capella State School Capella QLD | Helidon State School Helidon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #596 of 804 | #625 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4077 of 4,908 | #4253 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 179 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 92 | 52 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 7.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 11% |
| Suburb | Capella 4723 | Helidon 4344 |
| Council area | Central Highlands (Qld) | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | capellass.eq.edu.au | helidonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Capella State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.5 vs 28.3).
- •Capella State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.1).
- •Capella State School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 103.
- •Capella State School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -26%).
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 School better than Helidon State School?
On the Success Index, Capella State School ranks higher (30.5 vs 28.3 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 School and Helidon State School?
About 646 km in a straight line, between Capella and Helidon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Capella State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Helidon State School has 14.1.
How do Capella State School and Helidon State School rank in QLD?
Capella State School is 596th of 804 and Helidon State School is 625th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.