Chinchilla State School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 299 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chinchilla State School
Chinchilla · Government primary · Prep-6
453 students · ICSEA 912
St Joseph's School
Chinchilla · Catholic primary · Prep-6
288 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Chinchilla State School Chinchilla QLD | St Joseph's School Chinchilla QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #612 of 804 | #425 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4170 of 4,908 | #3182 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 453 | 288 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 235 | 142 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.1 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 8% |
| Suburb | Chinchilla 4413 | Chinchilla 4413 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Western Downs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | chinchilss.eq.edu.au | www.chinchilla.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (43.5 vs 29.4).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chinchilla State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.9).
- •Chinchilla State School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 288.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -8%).
- •Chinchilla State 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 School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (43.5 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 State School and St Joseph's School?
About 299 m in a straight line, between Chinchilla and Chinchilla in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chinchilla State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.9.
How do Chinchilla State School and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
Chinchilla State School is 612th of 804 and St Joseph's School is 425th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.