Brisbane Grammar School vs Queensland Academy for Creative Industries
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 813 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Grammar School
Brisbane · Independent combined · 5-12
1,996 students · ICSEA 1210
Queensland Academy for Creative Industries
Kelvin Grove · Government high school · 10-12
436 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Brisbane Grammar School Brisbane QLD | Queensland Academy for Creative Industries Kelvin Grove QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 275 | #2 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #39 of 1,259 | #9 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | 5-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,996 | 436 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,996 | 359 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 291 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 287 | 154 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1210 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 83% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 188.2 | 52.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 133.5 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brisbane 4000 | Kelvin Grove 4059 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brisbanegrammar.com | qaci.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (85.4 vs 86.1).
- •Brisbane Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1210 vs 1128), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queensland Academy for Creative Industries has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.6).
- •Brisbane Grammar School is the larger school with 1,996 students compared with 436.
- •Brisbane Grammar School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 3%).
- •Brisbane Grammar School is a independent school while Queensland Academy for Creative Industries is a government 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 Grammar School better than Queensland Academy for Creative Industries?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brisbane Grammar School and Queensland Academy for Creative Industries?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Brisbane and Kelvin Grove in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Grammar School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queensland Academy for Creative Industries has 8.3.
How do Brisbane Grammar School and Queensland Academy for Creative Industries rank in QLD?
Brisbane Grammar School is 1st of 275 and Queensland Academy for Creative Industries is 2nd of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.