All Hallows' School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 907 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 Joseph's College
Brisbane · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,896 students · ICSEA 1182
| Measure | All Hallows' School Brisbane QLD | St Joseph's College Brisbane QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 275 | #4 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #108 of 1,259 | #89 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 5-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,707 | 1,896 |
| Girls / boys | 1,707 / 0 | 0 / 1,896 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | 249 |
| Year 12 cohort | 240 | 238 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1183 | 1182 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 142.3 | 150.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 102.4 | 85.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brisbane 4000 | Brisbane 4000 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ahs.qld.edu.au | www.terrace.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.2 vs 80.9).
- •All Hallows' School has the higher ICSEA (1183 vs 1182), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Hallows' School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 1,896 students compared with 1,707.
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 Joseph's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are All Hallows' School and St Joseph's College?
About 907 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 Joseph's College has 12.6.
How do All Hallows' School and St Joseph's College rank in QLD?
All Hallows' School is 5th of 275 and St Joseph's College is 4th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.