Good Samaritan Catholic College vs Hoxton Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 696 m 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
Hoxton Park High School
Hinchinbrook · Government high school · 7-12
895 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook NSW | Hoxton Park High School Hinchinbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #307 of 539 | #443 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #836 of 1,472 | #1212 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,297 | 895 |
| Girls / boys | 648 / 649 | 390 / 505 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | 183 | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.0 | 70.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 15.5 |
| 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/ | hoxtonpark-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 28.9).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College is the larger school with 1,297 students compared with 895.
- •Hoxton Park High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -2%).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College is a catholic school while Hoxton Park High 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 Hoxton Park High School?
On the Success Index, Good Samaritan Catholic College ranks higher (45.5 vs 28.9 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 Hoxton Park High School?
About 696 m 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 Hoxton Park High School has 12.6.
How do Good Samaritan Catholic College and Hoxton Park High School rank in NSW?
Good Samaritan Catholic College is 307th of 539 and Hoxton Park High School is 443rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.