Ambrose Treacy College vs Brigidine College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ambrose Treacy College
Indooroopilly · Catholic combined · 4-12
1,273 students · ICSEA 1139
Brigidine College
Indooroopilly · Catholic combined · 5-12
980 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Ambrose Treacy College Indooroopilly QLD | Brigidine College Indooroopilly QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 275 | #20 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #250 of 1,259 | #209 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 4-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,273 | 980 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,273 | 980 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | 164 | 147 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.9 | 75.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 80.7 | 47.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Indooroopilly 4068 | Indooroopilly 4068 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.atc.qld.edu.au/ | www.brigidine.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brigidine College scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 70.7).
- •Ambrose Treacy College has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ambrose Treacy College is the larger school with 1,273 students compared with 980.
- •Brigidine College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -2%).
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 Ambrose Treacy College better than Brigidine College?
On the Success Index, Brigidine College ranks higher (73.1 vs 70.7 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 Ambrose Treacy College and Brigidine College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Indooroopilly and Indooroopilly in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ambrose Treacy College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brigidine College has 13.0.
How do Ambrose Treacy College and Brigidine College rank in QLD?
Ambrose Treacy College is 31st of 275 and Brigidine College is 20th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.