Carlisle Adventist College vs Whitsunday Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 983 m 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
Whitsunday Anglican School
Beaconsfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,151 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Carlisle Adventist College Beaconsfield QLD | Whitsunday Anglican School Beaconsfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #172 of 275 | #57 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #824 of 1,259 | #328 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 281 | 1,151 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 133 | 616 / 535 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | 70 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +70% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 86.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 43.4 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 3% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 4740 | Beaconsfield 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | carlisle.adventist.edu.au | www.was.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Whitsunday Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 41.9).
- •Whitsunday Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carlisle Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.2).
- •Whitsunday Anglican School is the larger school with 1,151 students compared with 281.
- •Whitsunday Anglican School has grown faster over five years (70% 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 Whitsunday Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Whitsunday Anglican School ranks higher (66.8 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 Whitsunday Anglican School?
About 983 m in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Beaconsfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlisle Adventist College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whitsunday Anglican School has 13.2.
How do Carlisle Adventist College and Whitsunday Anglican School rank in QLD?
Carlisle Adventist College is 172nd of 275 and Whitsunday Anglican School is 57th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.