Caravonica State School vs Freshwater Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caravonica State School
Caravonica · Government primary · Prep-6
540 students · ICSEA 1020
Freshwater Christian College
Brinsmead · Independent combined · Prep-12
562 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Caravonica State School Caravonica QLD | Freshwater Christian College Brinsmead QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 804 | #113 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1981 of 4,908 | #588 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 540 | 562 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 279 | 259 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 46.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 38.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 7% |
| Suburb | Caravonica 4878 | Brinsmead 4870 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | caravonicass.eq.edu.au | www.fcc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caravonica State School scores higher on the Success Index (59.3 vs 53.0).
- •Freshwater Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Freshwater Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.2).
- •Freshwater Christian College is the larger school with 562 students compared with 540.
- •Caravonica State School is a government school while Freshwater Christian College 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 Caravonica State School better than Freshwater Christian College?
On the Success Index, Caravonica State School ranks higher (59.3 vs 53.0 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 Caravonica State School and Freshwater Christian College?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Caravonica and Brinsmead in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caravonica State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Freshwater Christian College has 12.2.
How do Caravonica State School and Freshwater Christian College rank in QLD?
Caravonica State School is 219th of 804 and Freshwater Christian College is 113th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.