Chinchilla State High School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 909 m 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
St Joseph's School
Chinchilla · Catholic primary · Prep-6
288 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Chinchilla State High School Chinchilla QLD | St Joseph's School Chinchilla QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 269 | #425 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1102 of 1,472 | #3182 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 572 | 288 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 308 | 142 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.0 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 8% |
| Suburb | Chinchilla 4413 | Chinchilla 4413 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Western Downs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | chinchillashs.eq.edu.au | www.chinchilla.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (43.5 vs 33.3).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chinchilla State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.9).
- •Chinchilla State High School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 288.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (7% vs 0%).
- •Chinchilla State High School is a government school while St Joseph's School is a catholic 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 State High School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (43.5 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 State High School and St Joseph's School?
About 909 m in a straight line, between Chinchilla and Chinchilla in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chinchilla State High School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.9.
How do Chinchilla State High School and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
Chinchilla State High School is 181st of 269 and St Joseph's School is 425th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.