Graceville State School vs Milpera State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 433 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Graceville State School
Graceville · Government primary · Prep-6
676 students · ICSEA 1156
Milpera State High School
Chelmer · Government high school · 7-12
333 students · ICSEA 911
| Measure | Graceville State School Graceville QLD | Milpera State High School Chelmer QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 804 | #177 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #704 of 4,908 | #1092 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 676 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 325 / 351 | 145 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 911 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 42.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 26.6 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Graceville 4075 | Chelmer 4068 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gracevilless.eq.edu.au | milperashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Graceville State School scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 33.8).
- •Graceville State School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Milpera State High School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 15.0).
- •Graceville State School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 333.
- •Milpera State High School has grown faster over five years (47% vs -15%).
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 Graceville State School better than Milpera State High School?
On the Success Index, Graceville State School ranks higher (73.3 vs 33.8 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 Graceville State School and Milpera State High School?
About 433 m in a straight line, between Graceville and Chelmer in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Graceville State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Milpera State High School has 7.9.
How do Graceville State School and Milpera State High School rank in QLD?
Graceville State School is 59th of 804 and Milpera State High School is 177th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.