Aspley State High School vs Holy Spirit College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspley State High School
Aspley · Government high school · 7-12
1,144 students · ICSEA 1005
Holy Spirit College
Fitzgibbon · Catholic high school · 7-10
455 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Aspley State High School Aspley QLD | Holy Spirit College Fitzgibbon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 269 | #26 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #700 of 1,472 | #300 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,144 | 455 |
| Girls / boys | 511 / 633 | 195 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 245 | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.5 | 33.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aspley 4034 | Fitzgibbon 4018 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aspleyshs.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 51.7).
- •Holy Spirit College has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspley State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.7).
- •Aspley State High School is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 455.
- •Aspley State High 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 State High School better than Holy Spirit College?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit College ranks higher (69.3 vs 51.7 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 Aspley State High School and Holy Spirit College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Aspley and Fitzgibbon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspley State High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit College has 13.7.
How do Aspley State High School and Holy Spirit College rank in QLD?
Aspley State High School is 102nd of 269 and Holy Spirit College is 26th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.