St James College vs The Industry School - Brisbane
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 620 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St James College
Brisbane · Catholic combined · 5-12
980 students · ICSEA 978
The Industry School - Brisbane
Spring Hill · Independent high school · 10-12
201 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | St James College Brisbane QLD | The Industry School - Brisbane Spring Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 275 | #37 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #821 of 1,259 | #386 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | 5-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 980 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 422 / 558 | 38 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 229 | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.1 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 74.5 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brisbane 4000 | Spring Hill 4000 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjamescollege.qld.edu.au | theindustryschool.com.au/brisbane-school/ |
The verdict
- •The Industry School - Brisbane scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 42.2).
- •The Industry School - Brisbane has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.9).
- •St James College is the larger school with 980 students compared with 201.
- •St James College is a catholic school while The Industry School - Brisbane is an independent 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 St James College better than The Industry School - Brisbane?
On the Success Index, The Industry School - Brisbane ranks higher (65.7 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 St James College and The Industry School - Brisbane?
About 620 m in a straight line, between Brisbane and Spring Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St James College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Industry School - Brisbane has 17.9.
How do St James College and The Industry School - Brisbane rank in QLD?
St James College is 170th of 275 and The Industry School - Brisbane is 37th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.