St Peter Chanel Primary School vs The Gap State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 452 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Peter Chanel Primary School
The Gap · Catholic primary · Prep-6
129 students · ICSEA 1127
The Gap State School
The Gap · Government primary · Prep-6
565 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | St Peter Chanel Primary School The Gap QLD | The Gap State School The Gap QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #35 of 804 | #39 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #412 of 4,908 | #455 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 129 | 565 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 68 | 263 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -60% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 34.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | The Gap 4061 | The Gap 4061 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.spcthegap.qld.edu.au | thegapss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.8 vs 76.2).
- •The Gap State School has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter Chanel Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.3).
- •The Gap State School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 129.
- •The Gap State School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -60%).
- •St Peter Chanel Primary School is a catholic school while The Gap 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 St Peter Chanel Primary School better than The Gap State 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 St Peter Chanel Primary School and The Gap State School?
About 452 m in a straight line, between The Gap and The Gap in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Peter Chanel Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Gap State School has 16.3.
How do St Peter Chanel Primary School and The Gap State School rank in QLD?
St Peter Chanel Primary School is 35th of 804 and The Gap State School is 39th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.