Brigidine College vs Brisbane Boys' College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brigidine College
Indooroopilly · Catholic combined · 5-12
980 students · ICSEA 1129
Brisbane Boys' College
Toowong · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,393 students · ICSEA 1164
| Measure | Brigidine College Indooroopilly QLD | Brisbane Boys' College Toowong QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 275 | #8 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #209 of 1,259 | #124 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 980 | 1,393 |
| Girls / boys | 980 / 0 | 0 / 1,393 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | 147 |
| Year 12 cohort | 147 | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1129 | 1164 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.4 | 137.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.0 | 95.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Indooroopilly 4068 | Toowong 4066 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brigidine.qld.edu.au | www.bbc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Boys' College scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 73.1).
- •Brisbane Boys' College has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Boys' College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.0).
- •Brisbane Boys' College is the larger school with 1,393 students compared with 980.
- •Brigidine College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -3%).
- •Brigidine College is a catholic school while Brisbane Boys' College is an independent 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 Brigidine College better than Brisbane Boys' College?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Boys' College ranks higher (78.9 vs 73.1 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 Brigidine College and Brisbane Boys' College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Indooroopilly and Toowong in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brigidine College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brisbane Boys' College has 10.2.
How do Brigidine College and Brisbane Boys' College rank in QLD?
Brigidine College is 20th of 275 and Brisbane Boys' College is 8th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.