Indooroopilly State High School vs St Ignatius School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Indooroopilly State High School
Indooroopilly · Government high school · 7-12
2,924 students · ICSEA 1138
St Ignatius School
Toowong · Catholic primary · Prep-6
272 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Indooroopilly State High School Indooroopilly QLD | St Ignatius School Toowong QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 269 | #40 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #65 of 1,472 | #459 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,924 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 1,413 / 1,511 | 161 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 459 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 479 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 219.4 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 83.3 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Indooroopilly 4068 | Toowong 4066 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | indoorooshs.eq.edu.au | www.stignatiustoowong.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Indooroopilly State High School scores higher on the Success Index (80.3 vs 76.1).
- •St Ignatius School has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indooroopilly State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.9).
- •Indooroopilly State High School is the larger school with 2,924 students compared with 272.
- •Indooroopilly State High School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 5%).
- •Indooroopilly State High School is a government school while St Ignatius School 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 Indooroopilly State High School better than St Ignatius School?
On the Success Index, Indooroopilly State High School ranks higher (80.3 vs 76.1 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 Indooroopilly State High School and St Ignatius School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Indooroopilly and Toowong in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Indooroopilly State High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ignatius School has 15.9.
How do Indooroopilly State High School and St Ignatius School rank in QLD?
Indooroopilly State High School is 9th of 269 and St Ignatius School is 40th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.