Harris Fields State School vs Islamic College of Brisbane
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Fields State School
Woodridge · Government primary · Prep-6
506 students · ICSEA 889
Islamic College of Brisbane
Karawatha · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,712 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Harris Fields State School Woodridge QLD | Islamic College of Brisbane Karawatha QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #771 of 804 | #124 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4836 of 4,908 | #623 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 506 | 1,712 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 245 | 895 / 817 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 131 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 129 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 107.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 72.4 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 0% |
| Suburb | Woodridge 4114 | Karawatha 4117 |
| Council area | Logan | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | harrisfieldsss.eq.edu.au | www.icb.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Islamic College of Brisbane scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 18.4).
- •Islamic College of Brisbane has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harris Fields State School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.9).
- •Islamic College of Brisbane is the larger school with 1,712 students compared with 506.
- •Islamic College of Brisbane has grown faster over five years (34% vs -3%).
- •Harris Fields State School is a government school while Islamic College of 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 Harris Fields State School better than Islamic College of Brisbane?
On the Success Index, Islamic College of Brisbane ranks higher (51.4 vs 18.4 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 Harris Fields State School and Islamic College of Brisbane?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Woodridge and Karawatha in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harris Fields State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Islamic College of Brisbane has 15.9.
How do Harris Fields State School and Islamic College of Brisbane rank in QLD?
Harris Fields State School is 771st of 804 and Islamic College of Brisbane is 124th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.