Bli Bli State School vs Good Samaritan Catholic College
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.
Bli Bli State School
Bli Bli · Government primary · Prep-6
615 students · ICSEA 1005
Good Samaritan Catholic College
Bli Bli · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,246 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Bli Bli State School Bli Bli QLD | Good Samaritan Catholic College Bli Bli QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #419 of 804 | #117 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3143 of 4,908 | #599 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 615 | 1,246 |
| Girls / boys | 301 / 314 | 629 / 617 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +224% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 83.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 41.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bli Bli 4560 | Bli Bli 4560 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blibliss.eq.edu.au | www.goodsamaritan.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (52.5 vs 44.1).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College is the larger school with 1,246 students compared with 615.
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College has grown faster over five years (224% vs -8%).
- •Bli Bli State School is a government school while Good Samaritan Catholic College is a catholic 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 Bli Bli State School better than Good Samaritan Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Good Samaritan Catholic College ranks higher (52.5 vs 44.1 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 Bli Bli State School and Good Samaritan Catholic College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bli Bli and Bli Bli in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bli Bli State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Samaritan Catholic College has 14.9.
How do Bli Bli State School and Good Samaritan Catholic College rank in QLD?
Bli Bli State School is 419th of 804 and Good Samaritan Catholic College is 117th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.