Fortitude Valley State Secondary College

Primary feeders

• Brisbane Central State School — Spring Hill
• New Farm State School — New Farm
• Kelvin Grove State College — Kelvin Grove
• Windsor State School — Windsor
• Petrie Terrace State School — Paddington
• Bulimba State School — Bulimba
• Ascot State School — Ascot
• Wilston State School — Grange
• Morningside State School — Morningside
• Norman Park State School — Norman Park
• East Brisbane State School — East Brisbane
• West End State School — West End

Junior secondary

• Fortitude Valley State Secondary College — Fortitude Valley

Senior secondary

• Fortitude Valley State Secondary College — Fortitude Valley

Is Fortitude Valley State Secondary College a good school?

Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 57.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 55/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1086, well above the national average of 1,000.

What are the NAPLAN results for Fortitude Valley State Secondary College?

In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Fortitude Valley State Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 556 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 564, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.

How do I enrol my child at Fortitude Valley State Secondary College?

Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 822 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.

What are the fees for Fortitude Valley State Secondary College?

Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 58/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.

What are class sizes like at Fortitude Valley State Secondary College?

Fortitude Valley State Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 31% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.

What is the community like at Fortitude Valley State Secondary College?

Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is located in Fortitude Valley, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1086 (80th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.