Hymba Yumba Independent School vs St Augustine's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hymba Yumba Independent School
Springfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
224 students · ICSEA 760
St Augustine's College
Augustine Heights · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,555 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Hymba Yumba Independent School Springfield QLD | St Augustine's College Augustine Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #230 of 275 | #138 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1100 of 1,259 | #680 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 224 | 1,555 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 113 | 823 / 732 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | 18 | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 760 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 100.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 42.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 86% | 3% |
| Suburb | Springfield 4300 | Augustine Heights 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hyis.qld.edu.au | www.stac.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's College scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 28.9).
- •St Augustine's College has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 760), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hymba Yumba Independent School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 15.5).
- •St Augustine's College is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 224.
- •St Augustine's College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -5%).
- •Hymba Yumba Independent School is a independent school while St Augustine's College is a catholic 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 Hymba Yumba Independent School better than St Augustine's College?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's College ranks higher (48.6 vs 28.9 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 Hymba Yumba Independent School and St Augustine's College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Augustine Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hymba Yumba Independent School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's College has 15.5.
How do Hymba Yumba Independent School and St Augustine's College rank in QLD?
Hymba Yumba Independent School is 230th of 275 and St Augustine's College is 138th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.