Coolnwynpin State School vs Hilliard State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coolnwynpin State School
Capalaba · Government primary · Prep-6
328 students · ICSEA 988
Hilliard State School
Alexandra Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
560 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Coolnwynpin State School Capalaba QLD | Hilliard State School Alexandra Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #479 of 804 | #356 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3464 of 4,908 | #2839 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 328 | 560 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 170 | 297 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 39.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 20.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 6% |
| Suburb | Capalaba 4157 | Alexandra Hills 4161 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coolnwynpinss.eq.edu.au | hilliardss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hilliard State School scores higher on the Success Index (48.0 vs 39.4).
- •Hilliard State School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coolnwynpin State School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •Hilliard State School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 328.
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 Coolnwynpin State School better than Hilliard State School?
On the Success Index, Hilliard State School ranks higher (48.0 vs 39.4 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 Coolnwynpin State School and Hilliard State School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Capalaba and Alexandra Hills in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolnwynpin State School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hilliard State School has 14.2.
How do Coolnwynpin State School and Hilliard State School rank in QLD?
Coolnwynpin State School is 479th of 804 and Hilliard State School is 356th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.