Challenge Trade and Business College vs Redbank State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 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
Redbank State School
Redbank · Government primary · Prep-6
136 students · ICSEA 895
| Measure | Challenge Trade and Business College Collingwood Park QLD | Redbank State School Redbank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #762 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4796 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 7 | 136 |
| Girls / boys | 2 / 5 | 72 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | – | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 895 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 0.8 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.4 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 24% |
| Suburb | Collingwood Park 4301 | Redbank 4301 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ctbc.qld.edu.au/ | redbankss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Challenge Trade and Business College scores higher on the Success Index (34.7 vs 19.5).
- •Challenge Trade and Business College has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 895), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redbank State School is the larger school with 136 students compared with 7.
- •Challenge Trade and Business College is a independent school while Redbank 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 Challenge Trade and Business College better than Redbank State School?
On the Success Index, Challenge Trade and Business College ranks higher (34.7 vs 19.5 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 Redbank State School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Collingwood Park and Redbank 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 Redbank State School rank in QLD?
Challenge Trade and Business College is unranked and Redbank State School is 762nd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.