Angelorum College vs Holy Spirit 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.
Angelorum College
Fortitude Valley · Independent combined · Prep-10
69 students · ICSEA 1083
Holy Spirit School
New Farm · Catholic primary · Prep-6
265 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Angelorum College Fortitude Valley QLD | Holy Spirit School New Farm QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #50 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #597 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 69 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 27 | 142 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +68% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Fortitude Valley 4006 | New Farm 4005 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.angelorum.qld.edu.au/ | www.holyspiritnewfarm.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit School scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 63.2).
- •Holy Spirit School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.7).
- •Holy Spirit School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 69.
- •Angelorum College has grown faster over five years (68% vs -7%).
- •Angelorum College is a independent school while Holy Spirit School is a catholic 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 Holy Spirit School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit School ranks higher (74.3 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 Holy Spirit School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fortitude Valley and New Farm in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Angelorum College has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit School has 14.6.
How do Angelorum College and Holy Spirit School rank in QLD?
Angelorum College is unranked and Holy Spirit School is 50th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.