Capricornia School of Distance Education vs Glenden State School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 242 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Capricornia School of Distance Education
Emerald · Government combined · Prep-12
5,463 students · ICSEA 960
Glenden State School
Glenden · Government combined · Prep-12
39 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Capricornia School of Distance Education Emerald QLD | Glenden State School Glenden QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #199 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #946 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 5,463 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 2,702 / 2,761 | 17 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | 330 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 105 | 1 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | -58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.9 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 10% |
| Suburb | Emerald 4720 | Glenden 4743 |
| Council area | Central Highlands (Qld) | Isaac |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | capricorniasde.eq.edu.au | glendenss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (35.6 vs 35.5).
- •Capricornia School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (960 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenden State School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 14.1).
- •Capricornia School of Distance Education is the larger school with 5,463 students compared with 39.
- •Capricornia School of Distance Education has grown faster over five years (51% vs -58%).
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 Capricornia School of Distance Education better than Glenden State 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 Capricornia School of Distance Education and Glenden State School?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Emerald and Glenden in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Capricornia School of Distance Education has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenden State School has 5.1.
How do Capricornia School of Distance Education and Glenden State School rank in QLD?
Capricornia School of Distance Education is 199th of 275 and Glenden State School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.