Chanel College vs St Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 443 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
St Mary's College
Ipswich · Catholic high school · 7-12
730 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Chanel College Gladstone QLD | St Mary's College Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 269 | #80 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #491 of 1,472 | #582 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 854 | 730 |
| Girls / boys | 446 / 408 | 730 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | 101 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 56.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 28.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Gladstone 4680 | Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | chanelcollege.qld.edu.au/ | www.stmarys.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chanel College scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 57.1).
- •St Mary's College has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chanel College is the larger school with 854 students compared with 730.
- •Chanel College has grown faster over five years (38% vs 13%).
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 St Mary's College?
On the Success Index, Chanel College ranks higher (61.1 vs 57.1 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 Chanel College and St Mary's College?
About 443 km in a straight line, between Gladstone and Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chanel College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's College has 12.9.
How do Chanel College and St Mary's College rank in QLD?
Chanel College is 57th of 269 and St Mary's College is 80th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.