Holland Park State High School vs St Joachim's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holland Park State High School
Holland Park West · Government high school · 7-12
529 students · ICSEA 1055
St Joachim's School
Holland Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Holland Park State High School Holland Park West QLD | St Joachim's School Holland Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 269 | #87 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #378 of 1,472 | #926 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 529 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 277 | 167 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 61 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 120 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.3 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Holland Park West 4121 | Holland Park 4121 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hollandparkshs.eq.edu.au | www.stjoachimscps.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joachim's School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 66.0).
- •St Joachim's School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holland Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 16.0).
- •Holland Park State High School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 333.
- •St Joachim's School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -24%).
- •Holland Park State High School is a government school while St Joachim's 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 Holland Park State High School better than St Joachim's School?
On the Success Index, St Joachim's School ranks higher (71.0 vs 66.0 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 Holland Park State High School and St Joachim's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Holland Park West and Holland Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holland Park State High School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joachim's School has 16.0.
How do Holland Park State High School and St Joachim's School rank in QLD?
Holland Park State High School is 34th of 269 and St Joachim's School is 87th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.