Queensland Academy for Creative Industries vs St Ambrose's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Queensland Academy for Creative Industries
Kelvin Grove · Government high school · 10-12
436 students · ICSEA 1128
St Ambrose's Primary School
Newmarket · Catholic primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Queensland Academy for Creative Industries Kelvin Grove QLD | St Ambrose's Primary School Newmarket QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 269 | #13 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #9 of 1,472 | #163 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 436 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 359 / 77 | 79 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 154 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.5 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kelvin Grove 4059 | Newmarket 4051 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | qaci.eq.edu.au | www.stambrosesschool.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queensland Academy for Creative Industries scores higher on the Success Index (86.1 vs 80.8).
- •St Ambrose's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1128), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queensland Academy for Creative Industries has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 13.6).
- •Queensland Academy for Creative Industries is the larger school with 436 students compared with 152.
- •Queensland Academy for Creative Industries has grown faster over five years (3% vs -36%).
- •Queensland Academy for Creative Industries is a government school while St Ambrose's Primary 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 Queensland Academy for Creative Industries better than St Ambrose's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Queensland Academy for Creative Industries ranks higher (86.1 vs 80.8 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 Queensland Academy for Creative Industries and St Ambrose's Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kelvin Grove and Newmarket in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Queensland Academy for Creative Industries has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ambrose's Primary School has 13.6.
How do Queensland Academy for Creative Industries and St Ambrose's Primary School rank in QLD?
Queensland Academy for Creative Industries is 2nd of 269 and St Ambrose's Primary School is 13th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.