Capricornia School of Distance Education
Combined school in Emerald, QLD
About Capricornia School of Distance Education
Capricornia School of Distance Education is a government combined school located in Emerald, Queensland. As a QLD public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from Prep-12.
With 5463 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 960 (29th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 51:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Emerald, QLD 4720
- Website capricorniasde.eq.edu.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Combined (Prep-12)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 5,463 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 121 (107.9 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 38 (24.5 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 960 (29th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 20%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 2761 (51%)
Girls: 2702 (49%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 4%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 96%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 39%
Lower 36%
Upper 18%
Top 6%