All Hallows' School vs St James College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 343 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
St James College
Brisbane · Catholic combined · 5-12
980 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | All Hallows' School Brisbane QLD | St James College Brisbane QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 275 | #170 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #108 of 1,259 | #821 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 5-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,707 | 980 |
| Girls / boys | 1,707 / 0 | 422 / 558 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | 86 |
| Year 12 cohort | 240 | 229 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1183 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 142.3 | 81.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 102.4 | 74.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Brisbane 4000 | Brisbane 4000 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ahs.qld.edu.au | www.stjamescollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •All Hallows' School scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 42.2).
- •All Hallows' School has the higher ICSEA (1183 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Hallows' School is the larger school with 1,707 students compared with 980.
- •St James College has grown faster over five years (96% 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 St James College?
On the Success Index, All Hallows' School ranks higher (80.2 vs 42.2 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 St James College?
About 343 m in a straight line, between Brisbane and Brisbane in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Hallows' School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James College has 12.1.
How do All Hallows' School and St James College rank in QLD?
All Hallows' School is 5th of 275 and St James College is 170th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.