Holy Spirit College vs Jabiru Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 871 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit College
Fitzgibbon · Catholic high school · 7-10
455 students · ICSEA 1077
Jabiru Community College
Zillmere · Independent high school · 10-12
81 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Holy Spirit College Fitzgibbon QLD | Jabiru Community College Zillmere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 269 | #205 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #300 of 1,472 | #1209 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 10-12 |
| Students | 455 | 81 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 260 | 48 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 29 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.2 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 47% |
| Suburb | Fitzgibbon 4018 | Zillmere 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.holyspiritfitzgibbon.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | www.jcc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit College scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 29.0).
- •Holy Spirit College has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jabiru Community College has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 13.7).
- •Holy Spirit College is the larger school with 455 students compared with 81.
- •Holy Spirit College is a catholic school while Jabiru Community College 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 Holy Spirit College better than Jabiru Community College?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit College ranks higher (69.3 vs 29.0 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 Holy Spirit College and Jabiru Community College?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Fitzgibbon and Zillmere in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jabiru Community College has 6.8.
How do Holy Spirit College and Jabiru Community College rank in QLD?
Holy Spirit College is 26th of 269 and Jabiru Community College is 205th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.