Fortitude Valley State Secondary College
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is a government secondary school in Fortitude Valley, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1086, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 822 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Fortitude Valley State Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Fortitude Valley State Secondary College ranks 22nd of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Angelorum College, an independent combined 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. Fortitude Valley State Secondary College scores 1086, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is located in Fortitude Valley, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,658/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 9,708.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Fortitude Valley suburb profileSchools near Fortitude Valley State Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fortitude Valley State Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows' SchoolCatholic Combined · Brisbane | 0.9 km | 1183 | 97 higher | 1,707 |
| Brisbane Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Spring Hill | 1.1 km | 1111 | 25 higher | 508 |
| St Joseph's CollegeCatholic Combined · Brisbane | 1.2 km | 1182 | 96 higher | 1,896 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fortitude Valley State Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Fortitude Valley State Secondary College offer?
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Fortitude Valley State Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1086, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fortitude Valley State Secondary College?
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has 822 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fortitude Valley State Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Fortitude Valley State Secondary College are Angelorum College (0.5 km), Humanitas High School (0.6 km), Humanitas High School - Initial Campus (0.6 km).
Where is Fortitude Valley State Secondary College located?
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is located in Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006. Visit the school website at https://fortitudevalleyssc.eq.edu.au.