Compass Independent School vs IES College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Independent School
Kelvin Grove · Independent combined · Prep-7
47 students · ICSEA 1157
IES College
Spring Hill · Independent high school · 12
17 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Compass Independent School Kelvin Grove QLD | IES College Spring Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-7 | 12 |
| Students | 47 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 28 | 15 / 2 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kelvin Grove 4059 | Spring Hill 4000 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.compassindependentschool.com/ | iescollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •IES College scores higher on the Success Index (94.4 vs 83.1).
- •Compass Independent School has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Compass Independent School is the larger school with 47 students compared with 17.
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 Compass Independent School better than IES College?
On the Success Index, IES College ranks higher (94.4 vs 83.1 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 Compass Independent School and IES College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Kelvin Grove and Spring Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Compass Independent School and IES College rank in QLD?
Compass Independent School is unranked and IES College is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.