Brookfield State School vs Chapel Hill State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brookfield State School
Brookfield · Government primary · Prep-6
453 students · ICSEA 1164
Chapel Hill State School
Chapel Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
772 students · ICSEA 1171
| Measure | Brookfield State School Brookfield QLD | Chapel Hill State School Chapel Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 804 | #20 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #397 of 4,908 | #273 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 453 | 772 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 242 | 370 / 402 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 103 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1171 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 53.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brookfield 4069 | Chapel Hill 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brookfieldss.eq.edu.au | chapelhillss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chapel Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 76.9).
- •Chapel Hill State School has the higher ICSEA (1171 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chapel Hill State School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.1).
- •Chapel Hill State School is the larger school with 772 students compared with 453.
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 Brookfield State School better than Chapel Hill State School?
On the Success Index, Chapel Hill State School ranks higher (78.7 vs 76.9 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 Brookfield State School and Chapel Hill State School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Brookfield and Chapel Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brookfield State School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chapel Hill State School has 14.6.
How do Brookfield State School and Chapel Hill State School rank in QLD?
Brookfield State School is 31st of 804 and Chapel Hill State School is 20th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.