Humanitas High School vs IES College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Humanitas High School
Fortitude Valley · Independent high school · 7-11
90 students · ICSEA 1107
IES College
Spring Hill · Independent high school · 12
17 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Humanitas High School Fortitude Valley QLD | IES College Spring Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #21 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-11 | 12 |
| Students | 90 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 43 | 15 / 2 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fortitude Valley 4006 | Spring Hill 4000 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.humanitashighschool.org.au/ | iescollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •IES College scores higher on the Success Index (94.4 vs 84.6).
- •IES College has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1107), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Humanitas High School is the larger school with 90 students compared with 17.
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 Humanitas High School better than IES College?
On the Success Index, IES College ranks higher (94.4 vs 84.6 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 Humanitas High School and IES College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fortitude Valley and Spring Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Humanitas High School and IES College rank in QLD?
Humanitas High School is 4th of 269 and IES College is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.