Hinchinbrook Christian School vs Ingham State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hinchinbrook Christian School
Ingham · Independent combined · 1-7
7 students · ICSEA 960
Ingham State High School
Ingham · Government high school · 7-12
422 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Hinchinbrook Christian School Ingham QLD | Ingham State High School Ingham QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #186 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1113 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | 1-7 | 7-12 |
| Students | 7 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 1 | 222 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 1 | 95 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 44.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | – | 22.7 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 23% |
| Suburb | Ingham 4850 | Ingham 4850 |
| Council area | Hinchinbrook | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hinchinbrookcs.org.au | inghamshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (32.3 vs 33.0).
- •Hinchinbrook Christian School has the higher ICSEA (960 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ingham State High School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 7.
- •Hinchinbrook Christian School is a independent school while Ingham 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 Hinchinbrook Christian School better than Ingham State High 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 Hinchinbrook Christian School and Ingham State High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ingham and Ingham in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Hinchinbrook Christian School and Ingham State High School rank in QLD?
Hinchinbrook Christian School is unranked and Ingham State High School is 186th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.