Cannon Hill Anglican College vs Lourdes Hill College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 2.9 km 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
Lourdes Hill College
Hawthorne · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,225 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Cannon Hill Anglican College Cannon Hill QLD | Lourdes Hill College Hawthorne QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 275 | #72 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #211 of 1,259 | #398 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,355 | 1,225 |
| Girls / boys | 674 / 681 | 1,225 / – |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 171 | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | 187 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.9 | 81.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 67.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cannon Hill 4170 | Hawthorne 4171 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chac.qld.edu.au/ | www.lhc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 63.7).
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.1).
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College is the larger school with 1,355 students compared with 1,225.
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -4%).
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College is a independent school while Lourdes Hill 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 Cannon Hill Anglican College better than Lourdes Hill College?
On the Success Index, Cannon Hill Anglican College ranks higher (72.9 vs 63.7 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 Cannon Hill Anglican College and Lourdes Hill College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cannon Hill and Hawthorne in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cannon Hill Anglican College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lourdes Hill College has 15.1.
How do Cannon Hill Anglican College and Lourdes Hill College rank in QLD?
Cannon Hill Anglican College is 21st of 275 and Lourdes Hill College is 72nd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.