Carbrook State School vs Chisholm Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carbrook State School
Carbrook · Government primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1008
Chisholm Catholic College
Cornubia · Catholic high school · 7-12
932 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Carbrook State School Carbrook QLD | Chisholm Catholic College Cornubia QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #390 of 804 | #101 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3006 of 4,908 | #696 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 333 | 932 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 181 | 471 / 461 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 69.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 32.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carbrook 4130 | Cornubia 4130 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carbrookss.eq.edu.au | www.chisholm.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chisholm Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (51.9 vs 45.9).
- •Chisholm Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carbrook State School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •Chisholm Catholic College is the larger school with 932 students compared with 333.
- •Chisholm Catholic College has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -23%).
- •Carbrook State School is a government school while Chisholm Catholic 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 Carbrook State School better than Chisholm Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Chisholm Catholic College ranks higher (51.9 vs 45.9 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 Carbrook State School and Chisholm Catholic College?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Carbrook and Cornubia in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carbrook State School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chisholm Catholic College has 13.4.
How do Carbrook State School and Chisholm Catholic College rank in QLD?
Carbrook State School is 390th of 804 and Chisholm Catholic College is 101st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.