Brisbane Girls Grammar School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 588 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
Brisbane · Independent high school · 7-12
1,558 students · ICSEA 1211
St Joseph's College
Brisbane · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,896 students · ICSEA 1182
| Measure | Brisbane Girls Grammar School Brisbane QLD | St Joseph's College Brisbane QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 90 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 269 | #4 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1 of 1,472 | #89 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,558 | 1,896 |
| Girls / boys | 1,558 / 0 | 0 / 1,896 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 255 | 249 |
| Year 12 cohort | 250 | 238 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1211 | 1182 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 81% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 166.3 | 150.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 91.9 | 85.3 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brisbane 4000 | Brisbane 4000 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bggs.qld.edu.au | www.terrace.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Girls Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (90.2 vs 80.9).
- •Brisbane Girls Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1211 vs 1182), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Girls Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.6).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 1,896 students compared with 1,558.
- •Brisbane Girls Grammar School is a independent school while St Joseph's College 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 Girls Grammar School better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Girls Grammar School ranks higher (90.2 vs 80.9 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 Girls Grammar School and St Joseph's College?
About 588 m in a straight line, between Brisbane and Brisbane in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Girls Grammar School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 12.6.
How do Brisbane Girls Grammar School and St Joseph's College rank in QLD?
Brisbane Girls Grammar School is 1st of 269 and St Joseph's College is 4th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.