Carina State School vs Whites Hill State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carina State School
Carindale · Government primary · Prep-6
267 students · ICSEA 1036
Whites Hill State College
Camp Hill · Government combined · Prep-12
832 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Carina State School Carindale QLD | Whites Hill State College Camp Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #243 of 804 | #118 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2136 of 4,908 | #600 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 267 | 832 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 155 | 407 / 425 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 82 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 78.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 52.7 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Carindale 4152 | Camp Hill 4152 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carinass.eq.edu.au | whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carina State School scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 52.5).
- •Carina State School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Whites Hill State College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.8).
- •Whites Hill State College is the larger school with 832 students compared with 267.
- •Whites Hill State College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -23%).
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 Carina State School better than Whites Hill State College?
On the Success Index, Carina State School ranks higher (57.3 vs 52.5 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 Carina State School and Whites Hill State College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Carindale and Camp Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carina State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whites Hill State College has 10.6.
How do Carina State School and Whites Hill State College rank in QLD?
Carina State School is 243rd of 804 and Whites Hill State College is 118th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.