Northside Christian College vs Stafford Heights State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Christian College
Everton Park · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,245 students · ICSEA 1145
Stafford Heights State School
Stafford Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
303 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Northside Christian College Everton Park QLD | Stafford Heights State School Stafford Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 275 | #353 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #225 of 1,259 | #2813 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,245 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 611 / 634 | 147 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +71% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1145 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 98.0 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 82.0 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 18% |
| Suburb | Everton Park 4053 | Stafford Heights 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northside.qld.edu.au/ | staffordheightsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northside Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 48.4).
- •Northside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northside Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.3).
- •Northside Christian College is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 303.
- •Stafford Heights State School has grown faster over five years (71% vs 4%).
- •Northside Christian College is a independent school while Stafford Heights 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 Northside Christian College better than Stafford Heights State School?
On the Success Index, Northside Christian College ranks higher (72.0 vs 48.4 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 Northside Christian College and Stafford Heights State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Everton Park and Stafford Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northside Christian College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stafford Heights State School has 13.3.
How do Northside Christian College and Stafford Heights State School rank in QLD?
Northside Christian College is 24th of 275 and Stafford Heights State School is 353rd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.