Hillbrook Anglican School vs Our Lady of Dolours School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hillbrook Anglican School
Enoggera · Independent high school · 7-12
895 students · ICSEA 1174
Our Lady of Dolours School
Mitchelton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
159 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Hillbrook Anglican School Enoggera QLD | Our Lady of Dolours School Mitchelton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 269 | #45 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #17 of 1,472 | #502 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 895 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 466 / 429 | 91 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 151 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.9 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 65.8 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Enoggera 4051 | Mitchelton 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hillbrook.qld.edu.au/ | www.ourladyofdolours.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hillbrook Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (84.9 vs 75.4).
- •Hillbrook Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1133), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillbrook Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •Hillbrook Anglican School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 159.
- •Hillbrook Anglican School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -15%).
- •Hillbrook Anglican School is a independent school while Our Lady of Dolours School 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 Hillbrook Anglican School better than Our Lady of Dolours School?
On the Success Index, Hillbrook Anglican School ranks higher (84.9 vs 75.4 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 Hillbrook Anglican School and Our Lady of Dolours School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Enoggera and Mitchelton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillbrook Anglican School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Dolours School has 13.8.
How do Hillbrook Anglican School and Our Lady of Dolours School rank in QLD?
Hillbrook Anglican School is 3rd of 269 and Our Lady of Dolours School is 45th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.