Craigslea State High School vs Craigslea State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 193 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craigslea State High School
Chermside West · Government high school · 7-12
1,236 students · ICSEA 1070
Craigslea State School
Chermside West · Government primary · Prep-6
599 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Craigslea State High School Chermside West QLD | Craigslea State School Chermside West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 269 | #71 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #191 of 1,472 | #772 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,236 | 599 |
| Girls / boys | 614 / 622 | 294 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | – | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | 224 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 168 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.2 | 43.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 20.2 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Chermside West 4032 | Chermside West 4032 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | craigsleashs.eq.edu.au | craigsleass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.6 vs 72.7).
- •Craigslea State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Craigslea State High School is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 599.
- •Craigslea State High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 7%).
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 Craigslea State High School better than Craigslea State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Craigslea State High School and Craigslea State School?
About 193 m in a straight line, between Chermside West and Chermside West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craigslea State High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Craigslea State School has 13.9.
How do Craigslea State High School and Craigslea State School rank in QLD?
Craigslea State High School is 12th of 269 and Craigslea State School is 71st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.