St Columban's College vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School
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.
St Columban's College
Caboolture · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,171 students · ICSEA 1026
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Caboolture · Catholic primary · Prep-6
646 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | St Columban's College Caboolture QLD | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #83 of 269 | #399 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #608 of 1,472 | #3050 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,171 | 646 |
| Girls / boys | 581 / 590 | 321 / 325 |
| Foundation intake | – | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 211 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 177 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.0 | 41.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.1 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stc.qld.edu.au | www.stpeterscaboolture.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Columban's College scores higher on the Success Index (55.8 vs 45.5).
- •St Columban's College has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Columban's College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.7).
- •St Columban's College is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 646.
- •St Columban's College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -4%).
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 St Columban's College better than St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Columban's College ranks higher (55.8 vs 45.5 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 St Columban's College and St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Caboolture and Caboolture in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Columban's College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's Catholic Primary School has 15.7.
How do St Columban's College and St Peter's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
St Columban's College is 83rd of 269 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School is 399th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.