Anglican Church Grammar School vs Cannon Hill Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Anglican Church Grammar School
East Brisbane · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,901 students · ICSEA 1170
Cannon Hill Anglican College
Cannon Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,355 students · ICSEA 1174
| Measure | Anglican Church Grammar School East Brisbane QLD | Cannon Hill Anglican College Cannon Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 275 | #21 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #132 of 1,259 | #211 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,901 | 1,355 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,901 | 674 / 681 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 237 | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | 219 | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1170 | 1174 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 166.6 | 103.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 92.5 | 54.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | East Brisbane 4169 | Cannon Hill 4170 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.churchie.com.au/ | www.chac.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Anglican Church Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (78.4 vs 72.9).
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1170), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Anglican Church Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.0).
- •Anglican Church Grammar School is the larger school with 1,901 students compared with 1,355.
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 Anglican Church Grammar School better than Cannon Hill Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Anglican Church Grammar School ranks higher (78.4 vs 72.9 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 Anglican Church Grammar School and Cannon Hill Anglican College?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between East Brisbane and Cannon Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Anglican Church Grammar School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cannon Hill Anglican College has 13.0.
How do Anglican Church Grammar School and Cannon Hill Anglican College rank in QLD?
Anglican Church Grammar School is 9th of 275 and Cannon Hill Anglican College is 21st of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.