Holy Family Primary School vs Milpera State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Milpera State High School
Chelmer · Government high school · 7-12
333 students · ICSEA 911
| Measure | Holy Family Primary School Indooroopilly QLD | Milpera State High School Chelmer QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 804 | #177 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #299 of 4,908 | #1092 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 118 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 61 | 145 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 911 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 42.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 26.6 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Indooroopilly 4068 | Chelmer 4068 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.holyfamilyps.qld.edu.au | milperashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 33.8).
- •Holy Family Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Milpera State High School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.9).
- •Milpera State High School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 118.
- •Milpera State High School has grown faster over five years (47% vs -44%).
- •Holy Family Primary School is a catholic school while Milpera State High 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 Milpera State High School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 33.8 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 Holy Family Primary School and Milpera State High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Indooroopilly and Chelmer in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Milpera State High School has 7.9.
How do Holy Family Primary School and Milpera State High School rank in QLD?
Holy Family Primary School is 24th of 804 and Milpera State High School is 177th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.