Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment vs St Columban's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment
Caboolture · Independent special · 7-12
225 students · ICSEA 918
St Columban's College
Caboolture · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,171 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment Caboolture QLD | St Columban's College Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #83 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #608 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 225 | 1,171 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 118 | 581 / 590 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 37 | 211 |
| Year 12 cohort | 23 | 177 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +80% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 91.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 55.1 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 5% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | horizonscollege.qld.edu.au/ | www.stc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Columban's College has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.9).
- •St Columban's College is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 225.
- •Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment has grown faster over five years (80% vs 6%).
- •Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment is a independent school while St Columban's College 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 Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment better than St Columban's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment and St Columban's College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Caboolture and Caboolture in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columban's College has 12.9.
How do Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment and St Columban's College rank in QLD?
Horizons College of Learning and Enrichment is unranked and St Columban's College is 83rd of 269 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.