Carinity Education - Shalom vs Djarragun College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 268 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carinity Education - Shalom
Condon · Independent combined · Prep-12
237 students · ICSEA 688
Djarragun College
Gordonvale · Independent combined · Prep-12
259 students · ICSEA 683
| Measure | Carinity Education - Shalom Condon QLD | Djarragun College Gordonvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 275 | #257 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1180 of 1,259 | #1186 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 237 | 259 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 110 | 137 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | 8 | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +128% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 688 | 683 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 88% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 24.7 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 90% | 100% |
| Suburb | Condon 4815 | Gordonvale 4865 |
| Council area | Townsville | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | carinity.qld.edu.au/shalom/ | djarragun.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.1 vs 24.8).
- •Carinity Education - Shalom has the higher ICSEA (688 vs 683), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Djarragun College has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 11.1).
- •Djarragun College is the larger school with 259 students compared with 237.
- •Carinity Education - Shalom has grown faster over five years (128% vs -24%).
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 Carinity Education - Shalom better than Djarragun College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carinity Education - Shalom and Djarragun College?
About 268 km in a straight line, between Condon and Gordonvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carinity Education - Shalom has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Djarragun College has 8.4.
How do Carinity Education - Shalom and Djarragun College rank in QLD?
Carinity Education - Shalom is 254th of 275 and Djarragun College is 257th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.