Citipointe Christian College vs Mansfield State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Citipointe Christian College
Carindale · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,805 students · ICSEA 1166
Mansfield State High School
Mansfield · Government high school · 7-12
3,807 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Citipointe Christian College Carindale QLD | Mansfield State High School Mansfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 275 | #10 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #123 of 1,259 | #154 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,805 | 3,807 |
| Girls / boys | 841 / 964 | 1,896 / 1,911 |
| Foundation intake | 120 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | 673 |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | 561 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1166 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 140.9 | 243.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 73.5 | 63.6 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Carindale 4152 | Mansfield 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.citipointe.qld.edu.au/ | mansfieldshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Citipointe Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (79.0 vs 75.6).
- •Citipointe Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Citipointe Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.6).
- •Mansfield State High School is the larger school with 3,807 students compared with 1,805.
- •Mansfield State High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 5%).
- •Citipointe Christian College is a independent school while Mansfield 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 Citipointe Christian College better than Mansfield State High School?
On the Success Index, Citipointe Christian College ranks higher (79.0 vs 75.6 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 Citipointe Christian College and Mansfield State High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Carindale and Mansfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Citipointe Christian College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mansfield State High School has 15.6.
How do Citipointe Christian College and Mansfield State High School rank in QLD?
Citipointe Christian College is 7th of 275 and Mansfield State High School is 10th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.