All Hallows' School vs Music Industry College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 414 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
Music Industry College
Fortitude Valley · Independent high school · 11-12
87 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | All Hallows' School Brisbane QLD | Music Industry College Fortitude Valley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 275 | #35 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #108 of 1,259 | #384 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | 5-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 1,707 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 1,707 / 0 | 49 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 240 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1183 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 142.3 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 102.4 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brisbane 4000 | Fortitude Valley 4006 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ahs.qld.edu.au | www.mic.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •All Hallows' School scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 65.8).
- •All Hallows' School has the higher ICSEA (1183 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Hallows' School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.6).
- •All Hallows' School is the larger school with 1,707 students compared with 87.
- •All Hallows' School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -4%).
- •All Hallows' School is a catholic school while Music Industry College is an independent 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 Music Industry College?
On the Success Index, All Hallows' School ranks higher (80.2 vs 65.8 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 Music Industry College?
About 414 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 Music Industry College has 13.6.
How do All Hallows' School and Music Industry College rank in QLD?
All Hallows' School is 5th of 275 and Music Industry College is 35th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.