Holy Spirit School vs New Farm State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 500 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit School
New Farm · Catholic primary · Prep-6
265 students · ICSEA 1138
New Farm State School
New Farm · Government primary · Prep-6
539 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Holy Spirit School New Farm QLD | New Farm State School New Farm QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 804 | #78 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #597 of 4,908 | #861 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 265 | 539 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 123 | 277 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | New Farm 4005 | New Farm 4005 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.holyspiritnewfarm.qld.edu.au | newfarmss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit School scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 71.6).
- •Holy Spirit School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.9).
- •New Farm State School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 265.
- •New Farm State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -7%).
- •Holy Spirit School is a catholic school while New Farm 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 School better than New Farm State School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit School ranks higher (74.3 vs 71.6 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 School and New Farm State School?
About 500 m in a straight line, between New Farm and New Farm in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and New Farm State School has 15.9.
How do Holy Spirit School and New Farm State School rank in QLD?
Holy Spirit School is 50th of 804 and New Farm State School is 78th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.