Chinchilla Christian College vs Chinchilla State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 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 School
Chinchilla · Government primary · Prep-6
453 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Chinchilla Christian College Chinchilla QLD | Chinchilla State School Chinchilla QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #191 of 275 | #612 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #898 of 1,259 | #4170 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 462 | 453 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 229 | 218 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | 47 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 34.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 26% |
| Suburb | Chinchilla 4413 | Chinchilla 4413 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Western Downs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.chinchillacc.qld.edu.au | chinchilss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chinchilla Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (38.1 vs 29.4).
- •Chinchilla Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chinchilla State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.3).
- •Chinchilla Christian College is the larger school with 462 students compared with 453.
- •Chinchilla Christian College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -8%).
- •Chinchilla Christian College is a independent school while Chinchilla State 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 School?
On the Success Index, Chinchilla Christian College ranks higher (38.1 vs 29.4 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 School?
About 1.4 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 School has 13.3.
How do Chinchilla Christian College and Chinchilla State School rank in QLD?
Chinchilla Christian College is 191st of 275 and Chinchilla State School is 612th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.