Holy Spirit College vs Taigum State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 640 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
Taigum State School
Taigum · Government primary · Prep-6
446 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Holy Spirit College Fitzgibbon QLD | Taigum State School Taigum QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 269 | #485 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #300 of 1,472 | #3501 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 455 | 446 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 260 | 190 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.2 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 15% |
| Suburb | Fitzgibbon 4018 | Taigum 4018 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.holyspiritfitzgibbon.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | taigumss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit College scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 39.0).
- •Holy Spirit College has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taigum State School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.7).
- •Holy Spirit College is the larger school with 455 students compared with 446.
- •Holy Spirit College is a catholic school while Taigum 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 Spirit College better than Taigum State School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit College ranks higher (69.3 vs 39.0 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 Taigum State School?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Fitzgibbon and Taigum in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taigum State School has 11.9.
How do Holy Spirit College and Taigum State School rank in QLD?
Holy Spirit College is 26th of 269 and Taigum State School is 485th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.