Chapel Hill State School vs Our Lady of the Rosary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chapel Hill State School
Chapel Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
772 students · ICSEA 1171
Our Lady of the Rosary School
Kenmore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
221 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Chapel Hill State School Chapel Hill QLD | Our Lady of the Rosary School Kenmore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 804 | #89 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #273 of 4,908 | #941 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 772 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 370 / 402 | 122 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 103 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1171 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 70% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.0 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Chapel Hill 4069 | Kenmore 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chapelhillss.eq.edu.au | www.olrkenmore.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chapel Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 70.9).
- •Chapel Hill State School has the higher ICSEA (1171 vs 1126), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chapel Hill State School is the larger school with 772 students compared with 221.
- •Chapel Hill State School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -48%).
- •Chapel Hill State School is a government school while Our Lady of the Rosary School is a catholic 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 Chapel Hill State School better than Our Lady of the Rosary School?
On the Success Index, Chapel Hill State School ranks higher (78.7 vs 70.9 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 Chapel Hill State School and Our Lady of the Rosary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and Kenmore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chapel Hill State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Rosary School has 14.2.
How do Chapel Hill State School and Our Lady of the Rosary School rank in QLD?
Chapel Hill State School is 20th of 804 and Our Lady of the Rosary School is 89th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.