Brisbane Boys' College vs Omni Academies of Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 485 m 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
Omni Academies of Learning
Toowong · Independent high school · 7-9
33 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Brisbane Boys' College Toowong QLD | Omni Academies of Learning Toowong QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #124 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-9 |
| Students | 1,393 | 33 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,393 | 15 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 147 | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | 185 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 137.1 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 95.5 | 0.5 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Toowong 4066 | Toowong 4066 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bbc.qld.edu.au/ | www.omniacademies.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Omni Academies of Learning scores higher on the Success Index (89.1 vs 78.9).
- •Brisbane Boys' College has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1151), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Boys' College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.0).
- •Brisbane Boys' College is the larger school with 1,393 students compared with 33.
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 Omni Academies of Learning?
On the Success Index, Omni Academies of Learning ranks higher (89.1 vs 78.9 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 Brisbane Boys' College and Omni Academies of Learning?
About 485 m in a straight line, between Toowong and Toowong in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Boys' College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Omni Academies of Learning has 11.0.
How do Brisbane Boys' College and Omni Academies of Learning rank in QLD?
Brisbane Boys' College is 8th of 275 and Omni Academies of Learning is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.