Brisbane Boys' College vs St Ignatius School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 165 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
St Ignatius School
Toowong · Catholic primary · Prep-6
272 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Brisbane Boys' College Toowong QLD | St Ignatius School Toowong QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 275 | #40 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #124 of 1,259 | #459 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,393 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,393 | 161 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 147 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 185 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 137.1 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 95.5 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Toowong 4066 | Toowong 4066 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bbc.qld.edu.au/ | www.stignatiustoowong.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Boys' College scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 76.1).
- •Brisbane Boys' College has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1158), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Boys' College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.9).
- •Brisbane Boys' College is the larger school with 1,393 students compared with 272.
- •St Ignatius School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -3%).
- •Brisbane Boys' College is a independent school while St Ignatius 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 St Ignatius School?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Boys' College ranks higher (78.9 vs 76.1 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 Brisbane Boys' College and St Ignatius School?
About 165 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 St Ignatius School has 15.9.
How do Brisbane Boys' College and St Ignatius School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Boys' College is 8th of 275 and St Ignatius School is 40th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.