Ambrose Treacy College vs Christ the King School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 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
Christ the King School
Graceville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Ambrose Treacy College Indooroopilly QLD | Christ the King School Graceville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 275 | #70 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #250 of 1,259 | #771 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 4-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,273 | 225 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,273 | 112 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 164 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.9 | 15.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 80.7 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Indooroopilly 4068 | Graceville 4075 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.atc.qld.edu.au/ | www.ctk.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christ the King School scores higher on the Success Index (72.7 vs 70.7).
- •Ambrose Treacy College has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ambrose Treacy College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Ambrose Treacy College is the larger school with 1,273 students compared with 225.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Mount Gravatt East
Frequently asked questions
Is Ambrose Treacy College better than Christ the King School?
On the Success Index, Christ the King School ranks higher (72.7 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 Christ the King School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Indooroopilly and Graceville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ambrose Treacy College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Christ the King School has 14.3.
How do Ambrose Treacy College and Christ the King School rank in QLD?
Ambrose Treacy College is 31st of 275 and Christ the King School is 70th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.