Chanel College vs Rosella Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chanel College
Gladstone · Catholic high school · 7-12
854 students · ICSEA 1031
Rosella Park School
West Gladstone · Government special · Prep-12
87 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Chanel College Gladstone QLD | Rosella Park School West Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #491 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 854 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 446 / 408 | 20 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | – | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 20% |
| Suburb | Gladstone 4680 | West Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | chanelcollege.qld.edu.au/ | rosellaparkspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chanel College has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosella Park School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 12.8).
- •Chanel College is the larger school with 854 students compared with 87.
- •Chanel College has grown faster over five years (38% vs -1%).
- •Chanel College is a catholic school while Rosella Park 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 Chanel College better than Rosella Park School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chanel College and Rosella Park School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Gladstone and West Gladstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chanel College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosella Park School has 4.1.
How do Chanel College and Rosella Park School rank in QLD?
Chanel College is 57th of 269 and Rosella Park School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.