Chatswood Hills State School vs Faith Christian School of Distance Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 706 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chatswood Hills State School
Springwood · Government primary · Prep-6
607 students · ICSEA 1028
Faith Christian School of Distance Education
Daisy Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,615 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Chatswood Hills State School Springwood QLD | Faith Christian School of Distance Education Daisy Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 804 | #171 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2165 of 4,908 | #822 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 607 | 1,615 |
| Girls / boys | 320 / 287 | 830 / 785 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 116 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.4 | 102.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 64.0 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Springwood 4127 | Daisy Hill 4127 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chatswoodhillsss.eq.edu.au | www.faith.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Chatswood Hills State School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 42.1).
- •Chatswood Hills State School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chatswood Hills State School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •Faith Christian School of Distance Education is the larger school with 1,615 students compared with 607.
- •Faith Christian School of Distance Education has grown faster over five years (18% vs 6%).
- •Chatswood Hills State School is a government school while Faith Christian School of Distance Education 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 Chatswood Hills State School better than Faith Christian School of Distance Education?
On the Success Index, Chatswood Hills State School ranks higher (56.9 vs 42.1 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 Chatswood Hills State School and Faith Christian School of Distance Education?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Springwood and Daisy Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chatswood Hills State School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Faith Christian School of Distance Education has 15.8.
How do Chatswood Hills State School and Faith Christian School of Distance Education rank in QLD?
Chatswood Hills State School is 248th of 804 and Faith Christian School of Distance Education is 171st of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.