Chatswood Hills State School vs Mabel Park State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 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
Mabel Park State High School
Slacks Creek · Government high school · 7-12
1,814 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Chatswood Hills State School Springwood QLD | Mabel Park State High School Slacks Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 804 | #218 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2165 of 4,908 | #1255 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 607 | 1,814 |
| Girls / boys | 320 / 287 | 806 / 1,008 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 312 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 291 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.4 | 135.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 69.4 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 11% |
| Suburb | Springwood 4127 | Slacks Creek 4127 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chatswoodhillsss.eq.edu.au | mabelparkshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chatswood Hills State School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 27.1).
- •Chatswood Hills State School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mabel Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.7).
- •Mabel Park State High School is the larger school with 1,814 students compared with 607.
- •Mabel Park State High School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 6%).
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 Mabel Park State High School?
On the Success Index, Chatswood Hills State School ranks higher (56.9 vs 27.1 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 Mabel Park State High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Springwood and Slacks Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chatswood Hills State School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mabel Park State High School has 13.4.
How do Chatswood Hills State School and Mabel Park State High School rank in QLD?
Chatswood Hills State School is 248th of 804 and Mabel Park State High School is 218th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.