Caloundra City Private School
Caloundra City Private School is an independent combined school in Pelican Waters, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1095, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 228 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.
Pelican Waters QLD 4551. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Caloundra City Private School compares
By ICSEA, Caloundra City Private School ranks 67th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Golden Beach State School, a government primary school 1.8 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. Caloundra City Private School scores 1095, above average.
Enrolment and location
Caloundra City Private School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Pelican Waters
Caloundra City Private School is located in Pelican Waters, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,552/wk and median rent of $540/wk. Population: 7,393.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Pelican Waters suburb profileSchools near Caloundra City Private School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Caloundra City Private School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Beach State SchoolGovernment Primary · Golden Beach | 1.8 km | 1015 | 80 lower | 548 |
| Baringa State Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Baringa | 2.6 km | 1032 | 63 lower | 930 |
| Unity CollegeCatholic Combined · Caloundra West | 2.9 km | 1065 | 30 lower | 1,450 |
| Caloundra Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Caloundra | 3.2 km | 1058 | 37 lower | 438 |
| Baringa State Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Baringa | 3.4 km | 1007 | 88 lower | 677 |
| Notre Dame CollegeCatholic Combined · Bells Creek | 4.0 km | 1066 | 29 lower | 216 |
| Caloundra State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Caloundra | 4.1 km | 1004 | 91 lower | 1,316 |
| Caloundra State SchoolGovernment Primary · Caloundra | 4.4 km | 1027 | 68 lower | 481 |
| Nirimba State Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nirimba | 4.8 km | 1023 | 72 lower | 665 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caloundra City Private School a government school?
No, Caloundra City Private School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Caloundra City Private School offer?
Caloundra City Private School offers Prep-12.
What is Caloundra City Private School's ICSEA score?
Caloundra City Private School has an ICSEA score of 1095, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Caloundra City Private School?
Caloundra City Private School has 228 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Caloundra City Private School?
The nearest schools to Caloundra City Private School are Golden Beach State School (1.8 km), Baringa State Primary School (2.6 km), Unity College (2.9 km).
Where is Caloundra City Private School located?
Caloundra City Private School is located in Pelican Waters, QLD 4551. Visit the school website at http://www.ccps.qld.edu.au/.