Carlisle Adventist College vs Endeavour Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 749 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle Adventist College
Beaconsfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
281 students · ICSEA 990
Endeavour Christian College
Cooktown · Independent combined · Prep-12
166 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Carlisle Adventist College Beaconsfield QLD | Endeavour Christian College Cooktown QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #172 of 275 | #156 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #824 of 1,259 | #753 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 281 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 133 | 97 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 19% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 4740 | Cooktown 4895 |
| Council area | Mackay | Cook |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | carlisle.adventist.edu.au | www.endeavour.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Endeavour Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 41.9).
- •Endeavour Christian College has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carlisle Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.6).
- •Carlisle Adventist College is the larger school with 281 students compared with 166.
- •Endeavour Christian College has grown faster over five years (30% vs 0%).
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 Carlisle Adventist College better than Endeavour Christian College?
On the Success Index, Endeavour Christian College ranks higher (45.5 vs 41.9 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 Carlisle Adventist College and Endeavour Christian College?
About 749 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Cooktown in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlisle Adventist College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Endeavour Christian College has 12.6.
How do Carlisle Adventist College and Endeavour Christian College rank in QLD?
Carlisle Adventist College is 172nd of 275 and Endeavour Christian College is 156th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.