Ambrose Treacy College vs Indooroopilly State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 888 m 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
Indooroopilly State School
Indooroopilly · Government primary · Prep-6
1,326 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Ambrose Treacy College Indooroopilly QLD | Indooroopilly State School Indooroopilly QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 275 | #42 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #250 of 1,259 | #466 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 4-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,273 | 1,326 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,273 | 654 / 672 |
| Foundation intake | – | 143 |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 164 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.9 | 80.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 80.7 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Indooroopilly 4068 | Indooroopilly 4068 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.atc.qld.edu.au/ | indooroopillyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Indooroopilly State School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 70.7).
- •Indooroopilly State School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1139), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ambrose Treacy College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.4).
- •Indooroopilly State School is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 1,273.
- •Indooroopilly State School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -2%).
- •Ambrose Treacy College is a catholic school while Indooroopilly State School is a government 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 Ambrose Treacy College better than Indooroopilly State School?
On the Success Index, Indooroopilly State School ranks higher (75.9 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 Indooroopilly State School?
About 888 m 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 Indooroopilly State School has 16.4.
How do Ambrose Treacy College and Indooroopilly State School rank in QLD?
Ambrose Treacy College is 31st of 275 and Indooroopilly State School is 42nd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.