Hinchinbrook Christian School vs Ingham State 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 School
Ingham · Government primary · Prep-6
334 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Hinchinbrook Christian School Ingham QLD | Ingham State School Ingham QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #524 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3708 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 1-7 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 7 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 1 | 164 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 1 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 25.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | – | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 24% |
| Suburb | Ingham 4850 | Ingham 4850 |
| Council area | Hinchinbrook | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hinchinbrookcs.org.au | inghamss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ingham State School scores higher on the Success Index (35.9 vs 32.3).
- •Hinchinbrook Christian School has the higher ICSEA (960 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ingham State School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 7.
- •Hinchinbrook Christian School is a independent school while Ingham State 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 School?
On the Success Index, Ingham State School ranks higher (35.9 vs 32.3 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 Hinchinbrook Christian School and Ingham State 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 School rank in QLD?
Hinchinbrook Christian School is unranked and Ingham State School is 524th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.