Cooktown State School vs Endeavour Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 420 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cooktown State School
Cooktown · Government combined · Prep-12
376 students · ICSEA 838
Endeavour Christian College
Cooktown · Independent combined · Prep-12
166 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Cooktown State School Cooktown QLD | Endeavour Christian College Cooktown QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 275 | #156 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1227 of 1,259 | #753 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 376 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 187 | 97 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 36 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | 23 | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 838 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 59% | 19% |
| Suburb | Cooktown 4895 | Cooktown 4895 |
| Council area | Cook | Cook |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | cooktownss.eq.edu.au | www.endeavour.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Endeavour Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 21.7).
- •Endeavour Christian College has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 838), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cooktown State School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.6).
- •Cooktown State School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 166.
- •Endeavour Christian College has grown faster over five years (30% vs -1%).
- •Cooktown State School is a government school while Endeavour Christian College is an independent 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 Cooktown State School better than Endeavour Christian College?
On the Success Index, Endeavour Christian College ranks higher (45.5 vs 21.7 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 Cooktown State School and Endeavour Christian College?
About 420 m in a straight line, between Cooktown and Cooktown in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooktown State School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Endeavour Christian College has 12.6.
How do Cooktown State School and Endeavour Christian College rank in QLD?
Cooktown State School is 271st of 275 and Endeavour Christian College is 156th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.