Albany Creek State High School vs Good Shepherd Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Creek State High School
Albany Creek · Government high school · 7-12
1,550 students · ICSEA 1055
Good Shepherd Christian School
Albany Creek · Independent combined · Prep-12
214 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Albany Creek State High School Albany Creek QLD | Good Shepherd Christian School Albany Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 269 | #52 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #405 of 1,472 | #320 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,550 | 214 |
| Girls / boys | 785 / 765 | 93 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | – | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 279 | 24 |
| Year 12 cohort | 222 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.7 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Albany Creek 4035 | Albany Creek 4035 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albanycreekshs.eq.edu.au | www.gscs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (67.3 vs 64.9).
- •Good Shepherd Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Christian School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.3).
- •Albany Creek State High School is the larger school with 1,550 students compared with 214.
- •Good Shepherd Christian School has grown faster over five years (96% vs 6%).
- •Albany Creek State High School is a government school while Good Shepherd Christian School is an independent 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 Albany Creek State High School better than Good Shepherd Christian School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Christian School ranks higher (67.3 vs 64.9 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 Albany Creek State High School and Good Shepherd Christian School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albany Creek and Albany Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Creek State High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Shepherd Christian School has 9.2.
How do Albany Creek State High School and Good Shepherd Christian School rank in QLD?
Albany Creek State High School is 42nd of 269 and Good Shepherd Christian School is 52nd of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.