Brightwater State School vs Chancellor State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwater State School
Mountain Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
733 students · ICSEA 1055
Chancellor State College
Sippy Downs · Government combined · Prep-12
2,609 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Brightwater State School Mountain Creek QLD | Chancellor State College Sippy Downs QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #255 of 804 | #149 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2250 of 4,908 | #729 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 733 | 2,609 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 366 | 1,277 / 1,332 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 250 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 256 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 200.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 69.7 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mountain Creek 4557 | Sippy Downs 4556 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brightwaterss.eq.edu.au | chancellorsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brightwater State School scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 46.5).
- •Brightwater State School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chancellor State College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Chancellor State College is the larger school with 2,609 students compared with 733.
- •Chancellor State College has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -30%).
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 Brightwater State School better than Chancellor State College?
On the Success Index, Brightwater State School ranks higher (56.0 vs 46.5 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 Brightwater State School and Chancellor State College?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Mountain Creek and Sippy Downs in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brightwater State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chancellor State College has 13.0.
How do Brightwater State School and Chancellor State College rank in QLD?
Brightwater State School is 255th of 804 and Chancellor State College is 149th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.