Chatswood Hills State School vs Springwood Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 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
Springwood Central State School
Springwood · Government primary · Prep-6
252 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Chatswood Hills State School Springwood QLD | Springwood Central State School Springwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 804 | #404 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2165 of 4,908 | #3078 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 607 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 320 / 287 | 125 / 127 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.4 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Springwood 4127 | Springwood 4127 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chatswoodhillsss.eq.edu.au | springwoodcentralss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chatswood Hills State School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 45.1).
- •Chatswood Hills State School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springwood Central State School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.7).
- •Chatswood Hills State School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 252.
- •Chatswood Hills State School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -12%).
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 Springwood Central State School?
On the Success Index, Chatswood Hills State School ranks higher (56.9 vs 45.1 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 Springwood Central State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Springwood and Springwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chatswood Hills State School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springwood Central State School has 10.6.
How do Chatswood Hills State School and Springwood Central State School rank in QLD?
Chatswood Hills State School is 248th of 804 and Springwood Central State School is 404th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.