Brisbane Boys' College vs Holy Family Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Boys' College
Toowong · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,393 students · ICSEA 1164
Holy Family Primary School
Indooroopilly · Catholic primary · Prep-6
118 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Brisbane Boys' College Toowong QLD | Holy Family Primary School Indooroopilly QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 275 | #24 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #124 of 1,259 | #299 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,393 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,393 | 57 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 147 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 185 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 137.1 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 95.5 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Toowong 4066 | Indooroopilly 4068 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bbc.qld.edu.au/ | www.holyfamilyps.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.9 vs 78.3).
- •Brisbane Boys' College has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Boys' College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.9).
- •Brisbane Boys' College is the larger school with 1,393 students compared with 118.
- •Brisbane Boys' College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -44%).
- •Brisbane Boys' College is a independent school while Holy Family Primary 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 Brisbane Boys' College better than Holy Family Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brisbane Boys' College and Holy Family Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Toowong and Indooroopilly in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Boys' College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Family Primary School has 11.9.
How do Brisbane Boys' College and Holy Family Primary School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Boys' College is 8th of 275 and Holy Family Primary School is 24th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.