Chatsworth State School vs Cooloola Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chatsworth State School
Chatsworth · Government primary · Prep-6
221 students · ICSEA 938
Cooloola Christian College
Gympie · Independent combined · Prep-12
537 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Chatsworth State School Chatsworth QLD | Cooloola Christian College Gympie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #682 of 804 | #175 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4485 of 4,908 | #833 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 221 | 537 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 118 | 272 / 265 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 68 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 39.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 24.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Chatsworth 4570 | Gympie 4570 |
| Council area | Gympie | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | chatsworthss.eq.edu.au | www.cccgympie.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cooloola Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (41.2 vs 25.1).
- •Cooloola Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cooloola Christian College is the larger school with 537 students compared with 221.
- •Cooloola Christian College has grown faster over five years (23% vs -11%).
- •Chatsworth State School is a government school while Cooloola Christian 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 Chatsworth State School better than Cooloola Christian College?
On the Success Index, Cooloola Christian College ranks higher (41.2 vs 25.1 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 Chatsworth State School and Cooloola Christian College?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Chatsworth and Gympie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chatsworth State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cooloola Christian College has 13.8.
How do Chatsworth State School and Cooloola Christian College rank in QLD?
Chatsworth State School is 682nd of 804 and Cooloola Christian College is 175th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.