Chanel College vs Toolooa State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 3.0 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
Toolooa State High School
South Gladstone · Government high school · 7-12
1,165 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Chanel College Gladstone QLD | Toolooa State High School South Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 269 | #203 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #491 of 1,472 | #1197 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 854 | 1,165 |
| Girls / boys | 446 / 408 | 542 / 623 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | 162 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 92.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 41.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 15% |
| Suburb | Gladstone 4680 | South Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | chanelcollege.qld.edu.au/ | toolooashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chanel College scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 29.3).
- •Chanel College has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toolooa State High School is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 854.
- •Chanel College has grown faster over five years (38% vs 10%).
- •Chanel College is a catholic school while Toolooa State High 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 Toolooa State High School?
On the Success Index, Chanel College ranks higher (61.1 vs 29.3 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 Toolooa State High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Gladstone and South Gladstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chanel College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toolooa State High School has 12.5.
How do Chanel College and Toolooa State High School rank in QLD?
Chanel College is 57th of 269 and Toolooa State High School is 203rd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.