Caboolture State High School vs Chinchilla State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 235 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caboolture State High School
Caboolture · Government high school · 7-12
1,373 students · ICSEA 942
Chinchilla State High School
Chinchilla · Government high school · 7-12
572 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Caboolture State High School Caboolture QLD | Chinchilla State High School Chinchilla QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 269 | #181 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1229 of 1,472 | #1102 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,373 | 572 |
| Girls / boys | 694 / 679 | 264 / 308 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 271 | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | 182 | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 120.3 | 53.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.1 | 23.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 16% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Chinchilla 4413 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Western Downs |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | cabooltureshs.eq.edu.au | chinchillashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chinchilla State High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.3 vs 28.1).
- •Caboolture State High School has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caboolture State High School is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 572.
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 Caboolture State High School better than Chinchilla State High School?
On the Success Index, Chinchilla State High School ranks higher (33.3 vs 28.1 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 Caboolture State High School and Chinchilla State High School?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Caboolture and Chinchilla in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caboolture State High School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chinchilla State High School has 10.8.
How do Caboolture State High School and Chinchilla State High School rank in QLD?
Caboolture State High School is 211th of 269 and Chinchilla State High School is 181st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.