Bremer State High School vs Churchill State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bremer State High School
Ipswich · Government high school · 7-12
2,020 students · ICSEA 938
Churchill State School
Churchill · Government primary · Prep-6
285 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Bremer State High School Ipswich QLD | Churchill State School Churchill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #249 of 269 | #726 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1392 of 1,472 | #4683 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,020 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 1,010 / 1,010 | 150 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 437 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 209 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 153.3 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.7 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 22% |
| Suburb | Ipswich 4305 | Churchill 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bremershs.eq.edu.au | churchillss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (21.3 vs 22.0).
- •Bremer State High School has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 910), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bremer State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Bremer State High School is the larger school with 2,020 students compared with 285.
- •Bremer State High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -13%).
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 Bremer State High School better than Churchill State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bremer State High School and Churchill State School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Churchill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bremer State High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Churchill State School has 14.2.
How do Bremer State High School and Churchill State School rank in QLD?
Bremer State High School is 249th of 269 and Churchill State School is 726th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.