IES College vs St James College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 777 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
IES College
Spring Hill · Independent high school · 12
17 students · ICSEA 1125
St James College
Brisbane · Catholic combined · 5-12
980 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | IES College Spring Hill QLD | St James College Brisbane QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 94 Top 5% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #170 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #821 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 17 | 980 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 2 | 422 / 558 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 86 |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | 229 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 81.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 74.5 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 7% |
| Suburb | Spring Hill 4000 | Brisbane 4000 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | iescollege.com/ | www.stjamescollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •IES College scores higher on the Success Index (94.4 vs 42.2).
- •IES College has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James College is the larger school with 980 students compared with 17.
- •IES College is a independent school while St James 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 IES College better than St James College?
On the Success Index, IES College ranks higher (94.4 vs 42.2 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 IES College and St James College?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Spring Hill and Brisbane in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do IES College and St James College rank in QLD?
IES College is unranked and St James College is 170th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.