Carmel College
Carmel College is a Catholic secondary school in Thornlands, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1045, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,220 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Thornlands QLD 4164. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Carmel College compares
By ICSEA, Carmel College ranks 56th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bay View State School, a government primary school 0.5 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. Carmel College scores 1045, near average.
Enrolment and location
Carmel College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Thornlands
Carmel College is located in Thornlands, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,218/wk and median rent of $470/wk. Population: 19,263.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Thornlands suburb profileSchools near Carmel College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Carmel College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay View State SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornlands | 0.5 km | 1008 | 37 lower | 809 |
| Redland District Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Thornlands | 1.8 km | 1004 | 41 lower | 236 |
| Thornlands State SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornlands | 1.8 km | 1042 | 3 lower | 800 |
| Sheldon CollegeIndependent Combined · Sheldon | 3.3 km | 1124 | 79 higher | 1,481 |
| Faith Lutheran College - RedlandsIndependent Primary · Victoria Point | 3.4 km | 1055 | 10 higher | 1,102 |
| Victoria Point State SchoolGovernment Primary · Victoria Point | 3.6 km | 960 | 85 lower | 389 |
| Cleveland District State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cleveland | 3.9 km | 1026 | 19 lower | 2,302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carmel College a government school?
No, Carmel College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Carmel College offer?
Carmel College offers 7-12.
What is Carmel College's ICSEA score?
Carmel College has an ICSEA score of 1045, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Carmel College?
Carmel College has 1,220 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Carmel College?
The nearest schools to Carmel College are Bay View State School (0.5 km), Redland District Special School (1.8 km), Thornlands State School (1.8 km).
Where is Carmel College located?
Carmel College is located in Thornlands, QLD 4164. Visit the school website at http://www.carmelcollege.qld.edu.au.