Chatswood Hills State School vs John Paul College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km 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
John Paul College
Daisy Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,235 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Chatswood Hills State School Springwood QLD | John Paul College Daisy Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 804 | #48 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2165 of 4,908 | #307 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 607 | 2,235 |
| Girls / boys | 320 / 287 | 1,073 / 1,162 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 140 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 204 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 170 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.4 | 147.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 121.0 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Springwood 4127 | Daisy Hill 4127 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chatswoodhillsss.eq.edu.au | www.jpc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Paul College scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 56.9).
- •John Paul College has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chatswood Hills State School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.2).
- •John Paul College is the larger school with 2,235 students compared with 607.
- •John Paul College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 6%).
- •Chatswood Hills State School is a government school while John Paul College 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 John Paul College?
On the Success Index, John Paul College ranks higher (67.8 vs 56.9 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 Chatswood Hills State School and John Paul College?
About 1.2 km 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 John Paul College has 15.2.
How do Chatswood Hills State School and John Paul College rank in QLD?
Chatswood Hills State School is 248th of 804 and John Paul College is 48th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.