Bray Park State School vs Holy Spirit School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 454 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bray Park State School
Bray Park · Government primary · Prep-6
480 students · ICSEA 973
Holy Spirit School
Bray Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
484 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Bray Park State School Bray Park QLD | Holy Spirit School Bray Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #441 of 804 | #307 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3268 of 4,908 | #2565 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 480 | 484 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 256 | 248 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.1 | 33.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bray Park 4500 | Bray Park 4500 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brayparkss.eq.edu.au | www.holyspiritbraypark.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit School scores higher on the Success Index (51.8 vs 42.2).
- •Holy Spirit School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bray Park State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •Holy Spirit School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 480.
- •Bray Park State School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -11%).
- •Bray Park State School is a government 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 Bray Park State School better than Holy Spirit School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit School ranks higher (51.8 vs 42.2 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 Bray Park State School and Holy Spirit School?
About 454 m in a straight line, between Bray Park and Bray Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bray Park State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit School has 14.4.
How do Bray Park State School and Holy Spirit School rank in QLD?
Bray Park State School is 441st of 804 and Holy Spirit School is 307th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.