Aspley State School vs Craigslea State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspley State School
Aspley · Government primary · Prep-6
690 students · ICSEA 1107
Craigslea State High School
Chermside West · Government high school · 7-12
1,236 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Aspley State School Aspley QLD | Craigslea State High School Chermside West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #94 of 804 | #12 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #969 of 4,908 | #191 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 690 | 1,236 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 348 | 614 / 622 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 224 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.7 | 97.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 39.0 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Aspley 4034 | Chermside West 4032 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aspleyss.eq.edu.au | craigsleashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Craigslea State High School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 70.5).
- •Aspley State School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Craigslea State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
- •Craigslea State High School is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 690.
- •Craigslea State High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -10%).
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 Aspley State School better than Craigslea State High School?
On the Success Index, Craigslea State High School ranks higher (73.6 vs 70.5 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 Aspley State School and Craigslea State High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aspley and Chermside West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspley State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Craigslea State High School has 12.7.
How do Aspley State School and Craigslea State High School rank in QLD?
Aspley State School is 94th of 804 and Craigslea State High School is 12th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.