Cavendish Road State High School vs Loreto College Coorparoo
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cavendish Road State High School
Holland Park · Government high school · 7-12
2,037 students · ICSEA 1103
Loreto College Coorparoo
Coorparoo · Catholic combined · 5-12
989 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Cavendish Road State High School Holland Park QLD | Loreto College Coorparoo Coorparoo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 269 | #12 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #272 of 1,472 | #154 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 2,037 | 989 |
| Girls / boys | 1,070 / 967 | 989 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 362 | 165 |
| Year 12 cohort | 316 | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 142.6 | 77.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 49.3 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Holland Park 4121 | Coorparoo 4151 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cavendishroadshs.eq.edu.au | www.loreto.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Loreto College Coorparoo scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 70.7).
- •Loreto College Coorparoo has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loreto College Coorparoo has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.3).
- •Cavendish Road State High School is the larger school with 2,037 students compared with 989.
- •Loreto College Coorparoo has grown faster over five years (12% vs 5%).
- •Cavendish Road State High School is a government school while Loreto College Coorparoo is a catholic 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 Cavendish Road State High School better than Loreto College Coorparoo?
On the Success Index, Loreto College Coorparoo ranks higher (77.0 vs 70.7 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 Cavendish Road State High School and Loreto College Coorparoo?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Holland Park and Coorparoo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cavendish Road State High School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Loreto College Coorparoo has 12.8.
How do Cavendish Road State High School and Loreto College Coorparoo rank in QLD?
Cavendish Road State High School is 22nd of 269 and Loreto College Coorparoo is 12th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.