Holy Family Primary School vs Ironside State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Primary School
Indooroopilly · Catholic primary · Prep-6
118 students · ICSEA 1142
Ironside State School
St Lucia · Government primary · Prep-6
895 students · ICSEA 1178
| Measure | Holy Family Primary School Indooroopilly QLD | Ironside State School St Lucia QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 804 | #43 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #299 of 4,908 | #481 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 118 | 895 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 61 | 445 / 450 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 109 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1178 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Indooroopilly 4068 | St Lucia 4067 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.holyfamilyps.qld.edu.au | ironsidess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 75.7).
- •Ironside State School has the higher ICSEA (1178 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Family Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.3).
- •Ironside State School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 118.
- •Ironside State School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -44%).
- •Holy Family Primary School is a catholic school while Ironside State School is a government 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 Holy Family Primary School better than Ironside State School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 75.7 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 Holy Family Primary School and Ironside State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Indooroopilly and St Lucia in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ironside State School has 16.3.
How do Holy Family Primary School and Ironside State School rank in QLD?
Holy Family Primary School is 24th of 804 and Ironside State School is 43rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.