All Hallows' School vs Fortitude Valley State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 948 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Hallows' School
Brisbane · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,707 students · ICSEA 1183
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College
Fortitude Valley · Government high school · 7-12
822 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | All Hallows' School Brisbane QLD | Fortitude Valley State Secondary College Fortitude Valley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 275 | #13 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #108 of 1,259 | #192 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | 5-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,707 | 822 |
| Girls / boys | 1,707 / 0 | 399 / 423 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | 151 |
| Year 12 cohort | 240 | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +500% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1183 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 142.3 | 64.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 102.4 | 28.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Brisbane 4000 | Fortitude Valley 4006 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ahs.qld.edu.au | fortitudevalleyssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •All Hallows' School scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 73.6).
- •All Hallows' School has the higher ICSEA (1183 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Hallows' School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.7).
- •All Hallows' School is the larger school with 1,707 students compared with 822.
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (500% vs 7%).
- •All Hallows' School is a catholic school while Fortitude Valley State Secondary College 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 All Hallows' School better than Fortitude Valley State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, All Hallows' School ranks higher (80.2 vs 73.6 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 All Hallows' School and Fortitude Valley State Secondary College?
About 948 m in a straight line, between Brisbane and Fortitude Valley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Hallows' School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has 12.7.
How do All Hallows' School and Fortitude Valley State Secondary College rank in QLD?
All Hallows' School is 5th of 275 and Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is 13th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.