Seven Hills State School vs St Thomas' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 889 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Seven Hills State School
Seven Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
487 students · ICSEA 1123
St Thomas' School
Camp Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
325 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Seven Hills State School Seven Hills QLD | St Thomas' School Camp Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #85 of 804 | #15 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #904 of 4,908 | #197 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 487 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 241 / 246 | 185 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1123 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Seven Hills 4170 | Camp Hill 4152 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | sevehillss.eq.edu.au | www.stthomascamphill.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' School scores higher on the Success Index (79.9 vs 71.2).
- •St Thomas' School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1123), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Seven Hills State School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 325.
- •St Thomas' School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -7%).
- •Seven Hills State School is a government school while St Thomas' School is a catholic 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 Seven Hills State School better than St Thomas' School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas' School ranks higher (79.9 vs 71.2 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 Seven Hills State School and St Thomas' School?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Seven Hills and Camp Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Seven Hills State School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas' School has 16.2.
How do Seven Hills State School and St Thomas' School rank in QLD?
Seven Hills State School is 85th of 804 and St Thomas' School is 15th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.