Craigslea State High School
685 Hamilton Road, Chermside West QLD 4032
Craigslea State High School is a government secondary school in Chermside West, QLD for Years 7–12 with about 1,236 students. Its ICSEA is 1,070, where the national average is 1000.
Annual report (2025) ↗ on the publisher's site. About this link
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Public information about Craigslea State High School highlights its Programs of Excellence, which include Excellence in Science, Signature Music, and a Volleyball Academy, alongside a Special Education Program and vocational education pathways. The school's music program is notable for its range of ensembles, including orchestras, wind ensemble, big band, and vocal groups. Facilities mentioned online include a film and television studio, indoor sports centre, beach volleyball courts, swimming pool, auditorium, and a commercial-standard kitchen and restaurant space.
Often praised
- Signature Music program
- Excellence in Science
- Volleyball Academy
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Christian College (Everton Park) | Everton Park | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.7 km | 1,145 | 1,245 |
| Mount Alvernia College (Kedron) | Kedron | Catholic high school | 2.7 km | 1,115 | 970 |
| Wavell State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Wavell Heights | Public high school | 2.7 km | 1,008 | 1,522 |
| Padua College (Kedron) | Kedron | Catholic k–12 / combined | 2.8 km | 1,117 | 1,547 |
| Aspley State High School | Aspley | Public high school | 3.0 km | 1,005 | 1,144 |
| Everton Park State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Everton Park | Public high school | 3.2 km | 1,001 | 482 |
| Jabiru CC (Zillmere) Non-State School | Zillmere | Independent high school | 3.5 km | 913 | 81 |
| Kedron State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Kedron | Public high school | 4.3 km | 1,096 | 1,700 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in QLD
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferny Grove State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Ferny Grove | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,881 | 1,069 |
| Benowa State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Benowa | Public high school · 7-12 | 2,129 | 1,064 |
| Mount Gravatt State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Mount Gravatt | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,217 | 1,079 |
| Corinda State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Corinda | Public high school · 7-12 | 2,125 | 1,060 |
| Albany Creek State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Albany Creek | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,550 | 1,055 |
| Holland Park State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Holland Park West | Public high school · 7-12 | 529 | 1,055 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.