Chancellor State College vs Matthew Flinders Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chancellor State College
Sippy Downs · Government combined · Prep-12
2,609 students · ICSEA 1042
Matthew Flinders Anglican College
Buderim · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,426 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Chancellor State College Sippy Downs QLD | Matthew Flinders Anglican College Buderim QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #149 of 275 | #17 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #729 of 1,259 | #175 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,609 | 1,426 |
| Girls / boys | 1,277 / 1,332 | 703 / 723 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 250 | 140 |
| Year 12 cohort | 256 | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 200.6 | 116.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.7 | 84.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Sippy Downs 4556 | Buderim 4556 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chancellorsc.eq.edu.au | www.mfac.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Matthew Flinders Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 46.5).
- •Matthew Flinders Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Matthew Flinders Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
- •Chancellor State College is the larger school with 2,609 students compared with 1,426.
- •Matthew Flinders Anglican College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -19%).
- •Chancellor State College is a government school while Matthew Flinders Anglican College is an independent 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 Chancellor State College better than Matthew Flinders Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Matthew Flinders Anglican College ranks higher (75.3 vs 46.5 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 Chancellor State College and Matthew Flinders Anglican College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sippy Downs and Buderim in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chancellor State College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Matthew Flinders Anglican College has 12.2.
How do Chancellor State College and Matthew Flinders Anglican College rank in QLD?
Chancellor State College is 149th of 275 and Matthew Flinders Anglican College is 17th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.