Fortitude Valley State Secondary College vs Humanitas High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 554 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College
Fortitude Valley · Government high school · 7-12
822 students · ICSEA 1086
Humanitas High School
Fortitude Valley · Independent high school · 7-11
90 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Fortitude Valley State Secondary College Fortitude Valley QLD | Humanitas High School Fortitude Valley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 269 | #4 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #192 of 1,472 | #21 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-11 |
| Students | 822 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 399 / 423 | 47 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | 25 |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +500% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.9 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fortitude Valley 4006 | Fortitude Valley 4006 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fortitudevalleyssc.eq.edu.au | www.humanitashighschool.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •Humanitas High School scores higher on the Success Index (84.6 vs 73.6).
- •Humanitas High School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Humanitas High School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.7).
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is the larger school with 822 students compared with 90.
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is a government school while Humanitas High School 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 Fortitude Valley State Secondary College better than Humanitas High School?
On the Success Index, Humanitas High School ranks higher (84.6 vs 73.6 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 Fortitude Valley State Secondary College and Humanitas High School?
About 554 m in a straight line, between Fortitude Valley and Fortitude Valley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Humanitas High School has 9.8.
How do Fortitude Valley State Secondary College and Humanitas High School rank in QLD?
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is 13th of 269 and Humanitas High School is 4th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.