Calliope State High School vs Chanel College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calliope State High School
Calliope · Government high school · 7-12
437 students · ICSEA 949
Chanel College
Gladstone · Catholic high school · 7-12
854 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Calliope State High School Calliope QLD | Chanel College Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #173 of 269 | #57 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1070 of 1,472 | #491 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 437 | 854 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 214 | 446 / 408 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +151% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 66.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 41.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | Calliope 4680 | Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | calliopeshs.eq.edu.au | chanelcollege.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Chanel College scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 34.7).
- •Chanel College has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calliope State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.8).
- •Chanel College is the larger school with 854 students compared with 437.
- •Calliope State High School has grown faster over five years (151% vs 38%).
- •Calliope State High School is a government school while Chanel College 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 Calliope State High School better than Chanel College?
On the Success Index, Chanel College ranks higher (61.1 vs 34.7 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 Calliope State High School and Chanel College?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Calliope and Gladstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calliope State High School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chanel College has 12.8.
How do Calliope State High School and Chanel College rank in QLD?
Calliope State High School is 173rd of 269 and Chanel College is 57th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.