IES College vs The Industry School - Brisbane
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 266 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
The Industry School - Brisbane
Spring Hill · Independent high school · 10-12
201 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | IES College Spring Hill QLD | The Industry School - Brisbane Spring Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 94 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #37 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #386 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 17 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 2 | 38 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Spring Hill 4000 | Spring Hill 4000 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | iescollege.com/ | theindustryschool.com.au/brisbane-school/ |
The verdict
- •IES College scores higher on the Success Index (94.4 vs 65.7).
- •IES College has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Industry School - Brisbane is the larger school with 201 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 IES College better than The Industry School - Brisbane?
On the Success Index, IES College ranks higher (94.4 vs 65.7 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 The Industry School - Brisbane?
About 266 m in a straight line, between Spring Hill 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 IES College and The Industry School - Brisbane rank in QLD?
IES College is unranked and The Industry School - Brisbane is 37th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.