Fortitude Valley State Secondary College vs Music Industry College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 730 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
Music Industry College
Fortitude Valley · Independent high school · 11-12
87 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Fortitude Valley State Secondary College Fortitude Valley QLD | Music Industry College Fortitude Valley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 269 | #35 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #192 of 1,472 | #384 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 822 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 399 / 423 | 49 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +500% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.9 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fortitude Valley 4006 | Fortitude Valley 4006 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fortitudevalleyssc.eq.edu.au | www.mic.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 65.8).
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is the larger school with 822 students compared with 87.
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (500% vs -4%).
- •Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is a government school while Music Industry College 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 Music Industry College?
On the Success Index, Fortitude Valley State Secondary College ranks higher (73.6 vs 65.8 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 Music Industry College?
About 730 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 Music Industry College has 13.6.
How do Fortitude Valley State Secondary College and Music Industry College rank in QLD?
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is 13th of 269 and Music Industry College is 35th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.