Holy Spirit College vs Mary MacKillop College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 6.8 km 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
Mary MacKillop College
Nundah · Catholic high school · 7-12
618 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Holy Spirit College Fitzgibbon QLD | Mary MacKillop College Nundah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 269 | #32 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #300 of 1,472 | #369 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 455 | 618 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 260 | 618 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.2 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Fitzgibbon 4018 | Nundah 4012 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.holyspiritfitzgibbon.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | www.mmc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit College scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 66.4).
- •Mary MacKillop College has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary MacKillop College is the larger school with 618 students compared with 455.
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 Mary MacKillop College?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit College ranks higher (69.3 vs 66.4 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 Holy Spirit College and Mary MacKillop College?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Fitzgibbon and Nundah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary MacKillop College has 13.6.
How do Holy Spirit College and Mary MacKillop College rank in QLD?
Holy Spirit College is 26th of 269 and Mary MacKillop College is 32nd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.