Good Samaritan Catholic College vs Hinchinbrook Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Samaritan Catholic College
Hinchinbrook · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,297 students · ICSEA 1006
Hinchinbrook Public School
Hinchinbrook · Government primary · K-6
487 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook NSW | Hinchinbrook Public School Hinchinbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #307 of 539 | #1469 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #836 of 1,472 | #4478 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,297 | 487 |
| Girls / boys | 648 / 649 | 246 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 183 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.0 | 30.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hinchinbrook 2168 | Hinchinbrook 2168 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodsamaritan.nsw.edu.au/ | hinchinbro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 25.2).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.9).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College is the larger school with 1,297 students compared with 487.
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -22%).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College is a catholic school while Hinchinbrook Public School is a government 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 Good Samaritan Catholic College better than Hinchinbrook Public School?
On the Success Index, Good Samaritan Catholic College ranks higher (45.5 vs 25.2 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 Good Samaritan Catholic College and Hinchinbrook Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hinchinbrook and Hinchinbrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Samaritan Catholic College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hinchinbrook Public School has 15.9.
How do Good Samaritan Catholic College and Hinchinbrook Public School rank in NSW?
Good Samaritan Catholic College is 307th of 539 and Hinchinbrook Public School is 1469th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.