Capalaba State College
Capalaba State College is a government combined school in Capalaba, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 982, it sits in the 39th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,022 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
Capalaba QLD 4157. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Capalaba State College compares
By ICSEA, Capalaba State College ranks 209th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Luke's Catholic Parish School, a Catholic primary school 1.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Capalaba State College scores 982, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Capalaba
Capalaba State College is located in Capalaba, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,747/wk and median rent of $385/wk. Population: 18,002.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Capalaba suburb profileSchools near Capalaba State College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Capalaba State College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Catholic Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Capalaba | 1.5 km | 1057 | 75 higher | 359 |
| Coolnwynpin State SchoolGovernment Primary · Capalaba | 1.8 km | 988 | 6 higher | 328 |
| Alexandra Hills State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Alexandra Hills | 2.9 km | 984 | 2 higher | 1,460 |
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Alexandra Hills | 3.2 km | 1038 | 56 higher | 508 |
| Hilliard State SchoolGovernment Primary · Alexandra Hills | 4.0 km | 1015 | 33 higher | 560 |
| Birkdale South State SchoolGovernment Primary · Birkdale | 4.0 km | 993 | 11 higher | 407 |
| Vienna Woods State SchoolGovernment Primary · Alexandra Hills | 4.1 km | 971 | 11 lower | 300 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Capalaba State College a government school?
Yes, Capalaba State College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Capalaba State College offer?
Capalaba State College offers Prep-12.
What is Capalaba State College's ICSEA score?
Capalaba State College has an ICSEA score of 982, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Capalaba State College?
Capalaba State College has 1,022 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Capalaba State College?
The nearest schools to Capalaba State College are St Luke's Catholic Parish School (1.5 km), Coolnwynpin State School (1.8 km), Alexandra Hills TAFE Senior Studies Program (2.4 km).
Where is Capalaba State College located?
Capalaba State College is located in Capalaba, QLD 4157. Visit the school website at https://capalabasc.eq.edu.au.