Ambrose Treacy College vs Chapel Hill State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ambrose Treacy College
Indooroopilly · Catholic combined · 4-12
1,273 students · ICSEA 1139
Chapel Hill State School
Chapel Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
772 students · ICSEA 1171
| Measure | Ambrose Treacy College Indooroopilly QLD | Chapel Hill State School Chapel Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 275 | #20 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #250 of 1,259 | #273 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 4-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,273 | 772 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,273 | 370 / 402 |
| Foundation intake | – | 103 |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 164 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1171 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.9 | 53.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 80.7 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Indooroopilly 4068 | Chapel Hill 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.atc.qld.edu.au/ | chapelhillss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chapel Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 70.7).
- •Chapel Hill State School has the higher ICSEA (1171 vs 1139), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ambrose Treacy College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.6).
- •Ambrose Treacy College is the larger school with 1,273 students compared with 772.
- •Ambrose Treacy College is a catholic school while Chapel Hill State School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ambrose Treacy College better than Chapel Hill State School?
On the Success Index, Chapel Hill State School ranks higher (78.7 vs 70.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ambrose Treacy College and Chapel Hill State School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Indooroopilly and Chapel Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ambrose Treacy College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chapel Hill State School has 14.6.
How do Ambrose Treacy College and Chapel Hill State School rank in QLD?
Ambrose Treacy College is 31st of 275 and Chapel Hill State School is 20th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.