All Hallows' School vs Holy Spirit School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km 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
Holy Spirit School
New Farm · Catholic primary · Prep-6
265 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | All Hallows' School Brisbane QLD | Holy Spirit School New Farm QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 275 | #50 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #108 of 1,259 | #597 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,707 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 1,707 / 0 | 142 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | – | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 240 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1183 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 142.3 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 102.4 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Brisbane 4000 | New Farm 4005 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ahs.qld.edu.au | www.holyspiritnewfarm.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •All Hallows' School scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 74.3).
- •All Hallows' School has the higher ICSEA (1183 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Hallows' School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.6).
- •All Hallows' School is the larger school with 1,707 students compared with 265.
- •All Hallows' School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -7%).
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 Holy Spirit School?
On the Success Index, All Hallows' School ranks higher (80.2 vs 74.3 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 Holy Spirit School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brisbane and New Farm in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Hallows' School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit School has 14.6.
How do All Hallows' School and Holy Spirit School rank in QLD?
All Hallows' School is 5th of 275 and Holy Spirit School is 50th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.