Aspley East State School vs Holy Spirit College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspley East State School
Aspley · Government primary · Prep-6
849 students · ICSEA 1063
Holy Spirit College
Fitzgibbon · Catholic high school · 7-10
455 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Aspley East State School Aspley QLD | Holy Spirit College Fitzgibbon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 804 | #26 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1524 of 4,908 | #300 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 849 | 455 |
| Girls / boys | 418 / 431 | 195 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.0 | 33.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aspley 4034 | Fitzgibbon 4018 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aspleyeastss.eq.edu.au | www.holyspiritfitzgibbon.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit College scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 64.2).
- •Holy Spirit College has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •Aspley East State School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 455.
- •Aspley East State School is a government school while Holy Spirit College 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 Aspley East State School better than Holy Spirit College?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit College ranks higher (69.3 vs 64.2 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 Aspley East State School and Holy Spirit College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Aspley and Fitzgibbon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspley East State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit College has 13.7.
How do Aspley East State School and Holy Spirit College rank in QLD?
Aspley East State School is 152nd of 804 and Holy Spirit College is 26th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.