Holy Spirit School
Holy Spirit School is a Catholic primary school in New Farm, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1138, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 265 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
New Farm QLD 4005. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Holy Spirit School compares
By ICSEA, Holy Spirit School ranks 39th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 24th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is New Farm State School, a government primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Holy Spirit School scores 1138, above average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Spirit School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About New Farm
Holy Spirit School is located in New Farm, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,069/wk and median rent of $405/wk. Population: 12,197.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
New Farm suburb profileSchools near Holy Spirit School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Spirit School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Farm State SchoolGovernment Primary · New Farm | 0.5 km | 1112 | 26 lower | 539 |
| All Hallows' SchoolCatholic Combined · Brisbane | 1.3 km | 1183 | 45 higher | 1,707 |
| Lourdes Hill CollegeCatholic Combined · Hawthorne | 1.4 km | 1120 | 18 lower | 1,225 |
| St James CollegeCatholic Combined · Brisbane | 1.6 km | 978 | 160 lower | 980 |
| Fortitude Valley State Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Fortitude Valley | 1.7 km | 1086 | 52 lower | 822 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Spirit School a government school?
No, Holy Spirit School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Spirit School offer?
Holy Spirit School offers Prep-6.
What is Holy Spirit School's ICSEA score?
Holy Spirit School has an ICSEA score of 1138, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Spirit School?
Holy Spirit School has 265 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Spirit School?
The nearest schools to Holy Spirit School are New Farm State School (0.5 km), Music Industry College (1.1 km), All Hallows' School (1.3 km).
Where is Holy Spirit School located?
Holy Spirit School is located in New Farm, QLD 4005. Visit the school website at http://www.holyspiritnewfarm.qld.edu.au.