Cannon Hill Anglican College vs Cannon Hill State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 840 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cannon Hill Anglican College
Cannon Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,355 students · ICSEA 1174
Cannon Hill State School
Cannon Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
319 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Cannon Hill Anglican College Cannon Hill QLD | Cannon Hill State School Cannon Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 275 | #228 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #211 of 1,259 | #2023 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,355 | 319 |
| Girls / boys | 674 / 681 | 150 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 171 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.9 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 8% |
| Suburb | Cannon Hill 4170 | Cannon Hill 4170 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chac.qld.edu.au/ | cannonhillss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 58.8).
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.7).
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College is the larger school with 1,355 students compared with 319.
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College is a independent school while Cannon Hill State School is a government 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 Cannon Hill Anglican College better than Cannon Hill State School?
On the Success Index, Cannon Hill Anglican College ranks higher (72.9 vs 58.8 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 Cannon Hill Anglican College and Cannon Hill State School?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Cannon Hill and Cannon Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cannon Hill Anglican College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cannon Hill State School has 15.7.
How do Cannon Hill Anglican College and Cannon Hill State School rank in QLD?
Cannon Hill Anglican College is 21st of 275 and Cannon Hill State School is 228th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.