Craigslea State High School vs Wavell State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.7 km 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
Wavell State High School
Wavell Heights · Government high school · 7-12
1,522 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Craigslea State High School Chermside West QLD | Wavell State High School Wavell Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 269 | #135 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #191 of 1,472 | #865 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,236 | 1,522 |
| Girls / boys | 614 / 622 | 755 / 767 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 224 | 260 |
| Year 12 cohort | 168 | 237 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.2 | 121.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 53.1 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Chermside West 4032 | Wavell Heights 4012 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | craigsleashs.eq.edu.au | wavellshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Craigslea State High School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 43.7).
- •Craigslea State High School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wavell State High School is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 1,236.
- •Craigslea State High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -14%).
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 Wavell State High School?
On the Success Index, Craigslea State High School ranks higher (73.6 vs 43.7 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 Craigslea State High School and Wavell State High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Chermside West and Wavell Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craigslea State High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wavell State High School has 12.6.
How do Craigslea State High School and Wavell State High School rank in QLD?
Craigslea State High School is 12th of 269 and Wavell State High School is 135th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.