Angelorum College vs Fortitude Valley State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 481 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Angelorum College
Fortitude Valley · Independent combined · Prep-10
69 students · ICSEA 1083
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College
Fortitude Valley · Government high school · 7-12
822 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Angelorum College Fortitude Valley QLD | Fortitude Valley State Secondary College Fortitude Valley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #13 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #192 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 69 | 822 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 27 | 399 / 423 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 151 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +68% | +500% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 64.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 28.6 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Fortitude Valley 4006 | Fortitude Valley 4006 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.angelorum.qld.edu.au/ | fortitudevalleyssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 63.2).
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.7).
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is the larger school with 822 students compared with 69.
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (500% vs 68%).
- •Angelorum College is a independent school while Fortitude Valley State Secondary College 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 Angelorum College better than Fortitude Valley State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Fortitude Valley State Secondary College ranks higher (73.6 vs 63.2 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 Angelorum College and Fortitude Valley State Secondary College?
About 481 m in a straight line, between Fortitude Valley and Fortitude Valley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Angelorum College has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has 12.7.
How do Angelorum College and Fortitude Valley State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Angelorum College is unranked and Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is 13th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.