Chisholm Catholic College vs Mount Cotton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 5.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Catholic College
Cornubia · Catholic high school · 7-12
932 students · ICSEA 1043
Mount Cotton State School
Mount Cotton · Government primary · Prep-6
605 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Chisholm Catholic College Cornubia QLD | Mount Cotton State School Mount Cotton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 269 | #172 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #696 of 1,472 | #1685 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 932 | 605 |
| Girls / boys | 471 / 461 | 298 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | – | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.7 | 41.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cornubia 4130 | Mount Cotton 4165 |
| Council area | Logan | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.qld.edu.au | mtcottonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Cotton State School scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 51.9).
- •Mount Cotton State School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chisholm Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Chisholm Catholic College is the larger school with 932 students compared with 605.
- •Mount Cotton State School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
- •Chisholm Catholic College is a catholic school while Mount Cotton 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 Chisholm Catholic College better than Mount Cotton State School?
On the Success Index, Mount Cotton State School ranks higher (62.6 vs 51.9 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 Chisholm Catholic College and Mount Cotton State School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Cornubia and Mount Cotton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chisholm Catholic College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Cotton State School has 14.8.
How do Chisholm Catholic College and Mount Cotton State School rank in QLD?
Chisholm Catholic College is 101st of 269 and Mount Cotton State School is 172nd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.