Carmichael College vs Narangba Valley State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carmichael College
Morayfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
958 students · ICSEA 1052
Narangba Valley State High School
Narangba · Government high school · 7-12
1,821 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Carmichael College Morayfield QLD | Narangba Valley State High School Narangba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 275 | #156 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #507 of 1,259 | #982 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 958 | 1,821 |
| Girls / boys | 457 / 501 | 896 / 925 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | 318 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 226 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +148% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.0 | 136.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.8 | 51.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Morayfield 4506 | Narangba 4504 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carmichael.qld.edu.au/ | narangbavalleyshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carmichael College scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 38.9).
- •Carmichael College has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narangba Valley State High School is the larger school with 1,821 students compared with 958.
- •Carmichael College has grown faster over five years (148% vs -8%).
- •Carmichael College is a independent school while Narangba Valley State High School is a government 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 Carmichael College better than Narangba Valley State High School?
On the Success Index, Carmichael College ranks higher (56.9 vs 38.9 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 Carmichael College and Narangba Valley State High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Morayfield and Narangba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carmichael College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narangba Valley State High School has 13.3.
How do Carmichael College and Narangba Valley State High School rank in QLD?
Carmichael College is 98th of 275 and Narangba Valley State High School is 156th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.