Coorparoo Secondary College vs Villanova College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coorparoo Secondary College
Coorparoo · Government high school · 7-12
407 students · ICSEA 1032
Villanova College
Coorparoo · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,561 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Coorparoo Secondary College Coorparoo QLD | Villanova College Coorparoo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 269 | #25 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #336 of 1,472 | #228 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 407 | 1,561 |
| Girls / boys | 213 / 194 | 0 / 1,561 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 95 | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 118.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 63.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coorparoo 4151 | Coorparoo 4151 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coorparoosecondarycollege.eq.edu.au | www.vnc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Villanova College scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 67.7).
- •Villanova College has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coorparoo Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.1).
- •Villanova College is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 407.
- •Villanova College has grown faster over five years (17% vs 3%).
- •Coorparoo Secondary College is a government school while Villanova 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 Coorparoo Secondary College better than Villanova College?
On the Success Index, Villanova College ranks higher (72.0 vs 67.7 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 Coorparoo Secondary College and Villanova College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Coorparoo and Coorparoo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coorparoo Secondary College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Villanova College has 13.1.
How do Coorparoo Secondary College and Villanova College rank in QLD?
Coorparoo Secondary College is 28th of 269 and Villanova College is 25th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.