Brisbane Boys' College vs Stuartholme School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 2.3 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
Stuartholme School
Toowong · Catholic combined · 5-12
815 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | Brisbane Boys' College Toowong QLD | Stuartholme School Toowong QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 275 | #3 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #124 of 1,259 | #82 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,393 | 815 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,393 | 815 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 147 | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | 185 | 114 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 137.1 | 70.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 95.5 | 50.5 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 6% |
| 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.stuartholme.com |
The verdict
- •Stuartholme School scores higher on the Success Index (81.5 vs 78.9).
- •Brisbane Boys' College has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1159), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Boys' College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.6).
- •Brisbane Boys' College is the larger school with 1,393 students compared with 815.
- •Stuartholme School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -3%).
- •Brisbane Boys' College is a independent school while Stuartholme 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Mount Gravatt East
Frequently asked questions
Is Brisbane Boys' College better than Stuartholme School?
On the Success Index, Stuartholme School ranks higher (81.5 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 Stuartholme School?
About 2.3 km 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 Stuartholme School has 11.6.
How do Brisbane Boys' College and Stuartholme School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Boys' College is 8th of 275 and Stuartholme School is 3rd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.