Brisbane Central State School vs Fortitude Valley State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Central State School
Spring Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 1111
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College
Fortitude Valley · Government high school · 7-12
822 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Brisbane Central State School Spring Hill QLD | Fortitude Valley State Secondary College Fortitude Valley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 804 | #13 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #780 of 4,908 | #192 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 508 | 822 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 284 | 399 / 423 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 151 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +500% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.8 | 64.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 28.6 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Spring Hill 4000 | Fortitude Valley 4006 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbanecentralss.eq.edu.au | fortitudevalleyssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 72.6).
- •Brisbane Central State School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is the larger school with 822 students compared with 508.
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (500% vs 13%).
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 Central State School better than Fortitude Valley State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Fortitude Valley State Secondary College ranks higher (73.6 vs 72.6 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 Central State School and Fortitude Valley State Secondary College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Spring Hill and Fortitude Valley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Central State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has 12.7.
How do Brisbane Central State School and Fortitude Valley State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Brisbane Central State School is 72nd of 804 and Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is 13th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.