Chinchilla Christian College vs Chinchilla State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chinchilla Christian College
Chinchilla · Independent combined · Prep-12
462 students · ICSEA 1004
Chinchilla State High School
Chinchilla · Government high school · 7-12
572 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Chinchilla Christian College Chinchilla QLD | Chinchilla State High School Chinchilla QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #191 of 275 | #181 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #898 of 1,259 | #1102 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 462 | 572 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 229 | 264 / 308 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 47 | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 53.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 23.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 16% |
| Suburb | Chinchilla 4413 | Chinchilla 4413 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Western Downs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.chinchillacc.qld.edu.au | chinchillashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chinchilla Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (38.1 vs 33.3).
- •Chinchilla Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chinchilla State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.3).
- •Chinchilla State High School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 462.
- •Chinchilla Christian College has grown faster over five years (13% vs 0%).
- •Chinchilla Christian College is a independent school while Chinchilla State High School is a government 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 Chinchilla Christian College better than Chinchilla State High School?
On the Success Index, Chinchilla Christian College ranks higher (38.1 vs 33.3 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 Chinchilla Christian College and Chinchilla State High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Chinchilla and Chinchilla in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chinchilla Christian College has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chinchilla State High School has 10.8.
How do Chinchilla Christian College and Chinchilla State High School rank in QLD?
Chinchilla Christian College is 191st of 275 and Chinchilla State High School is 181st of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.