Chinchilla State High School vs Lockyer District State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 188 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chinchilla State High School
Chinchilla · Government high school · 7-12
572 students · ICSEA 941
Lockyer District State High School
Gatton · Government high school · 7-12
950 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Chinchilla State High School Chinchilla QLD | Lockyer District State High School Gatton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 269 | #213 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1102 of 1,472 | #1244 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 572 | 950 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 308 | 440 / 510 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | 181 |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.0 | 82.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 37.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 11% |
| Suburb | Chinchilla 4413 | Gatton 4343 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | chinchillashs.eq.edu.au | lockyerdistrictshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chinchilla State High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.3 vs 27.5).
- •Chinchilla State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.6).
- •Lockyer District State High School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 572.
- •Chinchilla State High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -14%).
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 State High School better than Lockyer District State High School?
On the Success Index, Chinchilla State High School ranks higher (33.3 vs 27.5 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 State High School and Lockyer District State High School?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Chinchilla and Gatton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chinchilla State High School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lockyer District State High School has 11.6.
How do Chinchilla State High School and Lockyer District State High School rank in QLD?
Chinchilla State High School is 181st of 269 and Lockyer District State High School is 213th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.