Lee Street State Special School vs St Columban's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 707 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lee Street State Special School
Caboolture · Government special · 7-12
131 students · ICSEA 941
St Columban's College
Caboolture · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,171 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Lee Street State Special School 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 | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 131 | 1,171 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 93 | 581 / 590 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 211 |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | 177 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 3.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 91.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 55.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 5% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | leestreetspecs.eq.edu.au | www.stc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Columban's College has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lee Street State Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 12.9).
- •St Columban's College is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 131.
- •St Columban's College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -14%).
- •Lee Street State Special School is a government 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 Lee Street State Special School 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 Lee Street State Special School and St Columban's College?
About 707 m in a straight line, between Caboolture and Caboolture in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lee Street State Special School has 3.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columban's College has 12.9.
How do Lee Street State Special School and St Columban's College rank in QLD?
Lee Street State Special School is unranked and St Columban's College is 83rd of 269 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.