Coolnwynpin State School vs St Luke's Catholic Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 787 m 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
St Luke's Catholic Parish School
Capalaba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Coolnwynpin State School Capalaba QLD | St Luke's Catholic Parish School Capalaba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #479 of 804 | #237 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3464 of 4,908 | #2098 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 328 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 170 | 186 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 3% |
| Suburb | Capalaba 4157 | Capalaba 4157 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coolnwynpinss.eq.edu.au | www.stlukescapalaba.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Catholic Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (57.9 vs 39.4).
- •St Luke's Catholic Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coolnwynpin State School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.1).
- •St Luke's Catholic Parish School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 328.
- •St Luke's Catholic Parish School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -17%).
- •Coolnwynpin State School is a government school while St Luke's Catholic Parish School 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 Coolnwynpin State School better than St Luke's Catholic Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Luke's Catholic Parish School ranks higher (57.9 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 St Luke's Catholic Parish School?
About 787 m in a straight line, between Capalaba and Capalaba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolnwynpin State School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke's Catholic Parish School has 17.1.
How do Coolnwynpin State School and St Luke's Catholic Parish School rank in QLD?
Coolnwynpin State School is 479th of 804 and St Luke's Catholic Parish School is 237th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.