Aviation High vs Our Lady Help of Christians School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 833 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aviation High
Hendra · Government high school · 7-12
610 students · ICSEA 1051
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Hendra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
179 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Aviation High Hendra QLD | Our Lady Help of Christians School Hendra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 269 | #9 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #237 of 1,472 | #121 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 610 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 377 | 79 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.3 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hendra 4011 | Hendra 4011 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aviationhigh.eq.edu.au | www.olhchendra.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School scores higher on the Success Index (81.6 vs 71.9).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aviation High has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.9).
- •Aviation High is the larger school with 610 students compared with 179.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 10%).
- •Aviation High is a government school while Our Lady Help of Christians School is a catholic 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 Aviation High better than Our Lady Help of Christians School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians School ranks higher (81.6 vs 71.9 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 Aviation High and Our Lady Help of Christians School?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Hendra and Hendra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aviation High has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Help of Christians School has 13.9.
How do Aviation High and Our Lady Help of Christians School rank in QLD?
Aviation High is 18th of 269 and Our Lady Help of Christians School is 9th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.