Holy Spirit College vs St Flannan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 404 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
St Flannan's School
Zillmere · Catholic primary · Prep-6
419 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Holy Spirit College Fitzgibbon QLD | St Flannan's School Zillmere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 269 | #126 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #300 of 1,472 | #1242 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 455 | 419 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 260 | 219 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | – | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.2 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Fitzgibbon 4018 | Zillmere 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.holyspiritfitzgibbon.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | www.stflannans.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit College scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 67.6).
- •Holy Spirit College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.9).
- •Holy Spirit College is the larger school with 455 students compared with 419.
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 St Flannan's School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit College ranks higher (69.3 vs 67.6 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 St Flannan's School?
About 404 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 St Flannan's School has 17.9.
How do Holy Spirit College and St Flannan's School rank in QLD?
Holy Spirit College is 26th of 269 and St Flannan's School is 126th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.