Capalaba State College is a government co-ed school known for high-performance basketball and volleyball, backed by state-of-the-art sports facilities.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Capalaba State College is a government co-ed school known for high-performance basketball and volleyball, backed by state-of-the-art sports facilities. It also offers a Montessori program within the mainstream curriculum, a high-capacity program for gifted learners, and a Scholars program. The school combines sport excellence with inclusive support through student services. Families describe a tight-knit community feel. It suits families wanting serious sports pathways alongside strong academics, plus those seeking alternative learning approaches through Montessori.
Capalaba State College is also known as CSC Capalaba.
Capalaba State College draws students from the Capalaba State College (and 2 more zones).
Capalaba State College has an overall SchoolRank score of 38.2/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 38/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 982, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Capalaba State College, Year 3 students averaged 372 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 445, well below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 507, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 508, well below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Capalaba State College is a large government combined school with approximately 1,022 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Capalaba State College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 40/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Capalaba State College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 35% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is moderate.
Capalaba State College is located in Capalaba, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 982 (39th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.