Queensland Children's Hospital School vs Somerville House
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 210 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Queensland Children's Hospital School
South Brisbane · Government special
Somerville House
South Brisbane · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,377 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | Queensland Children's Hospital School South Brisbane QLD | Somerville House South Brisbane QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #11 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #151 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | – | Prep-12 |
| Students | – | 1,377 |
| Girls / boys | – / – | 1,377 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 153 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | – | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | – | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | – | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | – | 1% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.7 | 121.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 87.6 |
| Language background other than English | – | 39% |
| Indigenous students | – | 0% |
| Suburb | South Brisbane 4101 | South Brisbane 4101 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | qchschool.eq.edu.au | www.somerville.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queensland Children's Hospital School is a government school while Somerville House is an independent 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 Queensland Children's Hospital School better than Somerville House?
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 Queensland Children's Hospital School and Somerville House?
About 210 m in a straight line, between South Brisbane and South Brisbane in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Queensland Children's Hospital School and Somerville House rank in QLD?
Queensland Children's Hospital School is unranked and Somerville House is 11th of 275 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.