Brisbane State High School vs The Industry School - Brisbane
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane State High School
South Brisbane · Government high school · 7-12
3,594 students · ICSEA 1145
The Industry School - Brisbane
Spring Hill · Independent high school · 10-12
201 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Brisbane State High School South Brisbane QLD | The Industry School - Brisbane Spring Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #15 of 269 | #37 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #220 of 1,472 | #386 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 3,594 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 1,735 / 1,859 | 38 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 562 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 628 | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1145 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 229.5 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.0 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | South Brisbane 4101 | Spring Hill 4000 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au | theindustryschool.com.au/brisbane-school/ |
The verdict
- •Brisbane State High School scores higher on the Success Index (72.5 vs 65.7).
- •Brisbane State High School has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane State High School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.9).
- •Brisbane State High School is the larger school with 3,594 students compared with 201.
- •Brisbane State High School is a government school while The Industry School - Brisbane is an independent 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 State High School better than The Industry School - Brisbane?
On the Success Index, Brisbane State High School ranks higher (72.5 vs 65.7 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 State High School and The Industry School - Brisbane?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between South Brisbane and Spring Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane State High School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Industry School - Brisbane has 17.9.
How do Brisbane State High School and The Industry School - Brisbane rank in QLD?
Brisbane State High School is 15th of 269 and The Industry School - Brisbane is 37th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.