Boondall State School vs Holy Spirit College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boondall State School
Boondall · Government primary · Prep-6
621 students · ICSEA 1009
Holy Spirit College
Fitzgibbon · Catholic high school · 7-10
455 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Boondall State School Boondall QLD | Holy Spirit College Fitzgibbon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #379 of 804 | #26 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2952 of 4,908 | #300 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 621 | 455 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 306 | 195 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 33.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 1% |
| Suburb | Boondall 4034 | Fitzgibbon 4018 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | boondallss.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 46.5).
- •Holy Spirit College has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •Boondall State School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 455.
- •Boondall 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 Boondall State School better than Holy Spirit College?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit College ranks higher (69.3 vs 46.5 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 Boondall State School and Holy Spirit College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Boondall and Fitzgibbon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boondall State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit College has 13.7.
How do Boondall State School and Holy Spirit College rank in QLD?
Boondall State School is 379th of 804 and Holy Spirit College is 26th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.