Chisholm Catholic College vs Shailer Park State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.9 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
Shailer Park State High School
Shailer Park · Government high school · 7-12
958 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Chisholm Catholic College Cornubia QLD | Shailer Park State High School Shailer Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 269 | #117 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #696 of 1,472 | #756 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 932 | 958 |
| Girls / boys | 471 / 461 | 465 / 493 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.7 | 86.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 31.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Cornubia 4130 | Shailer Park 4128 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.qld.edu.au | shailerparkshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chisholm Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (51.9 vs 49.4).
- •Chisholm Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shailer Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.4).
- •Shailer Park State High School is the larger school with 958 students compared with 932.
- •Chisholm Catholic College is a catholic school while Shailer Park State High 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 Shailer Park State High School?
On the Success Index, Chisholm Catholic College ranks higher (51.9 vs 49.4 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 Chisholm Catholic College and Shailer Park State High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cornubia and Shailer Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chisholm Catholic College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shailer Park State High School has 11.0.
How do Chisholm Catholic College and Shailer Park State High School rank in QLD?
Chisholm Catholic College is 101st of 269 and Shailer Park State High School is 117th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.