Challenge Trade and Business College vs Ohana College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 29 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Challenge Trade and Business College
Collingwood Park · Independent high school · 12
7 students · ICSEA 968
Ohana College
Meadowbrook · Independent high school · 7-12
237 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Challenge Trade and Business College Collingwood Park QLD | Ohana College Meadowbrook QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #131 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #844 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 7 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 2 / 5 | 97 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | 23 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +182% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 0.8 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.4 | 28.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 12% |
| Suburb | Collingwood Park 4301 | Meadowbrook 4131 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ctbc.qld.edu.au/ | ohanacollege.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ohana College scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 34.7).
- •Challenge Trade and Business College has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ohana College is the larger school with 237 students compared with 7.
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 Challenge Trade and Business College better than Ohana College?
On the Success Index, Ohana College ranks higher (45.2 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 Challenge Trade and Business College and Ohana College?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Collingwood Park and Meadowbrook in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Challenge Trade and Business College and Ohana College rank in QLD?
Challenge Trade and Business College is unranked and Ohana College is 131st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.