Carinity Education - Shalom vs Gulf Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 622 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
Gulf Christian College
Normanton · Independent combined · Prep-11
111 students · ICSEA 707
| Measure | Carinity Education - Shalom Condon QLD | Gulf Christian College Normanton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 275 | #272 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1180 of 1,259 | #1228 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-11 |
| Students | 237 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 110 | 57 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 7 |
| Year 12 cohort | 8 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +128% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 688 | 707 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 88% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 90% | 77% |
| Suburb | Condon 4815 | Normanton 4890 |
| Council area | Townsville | Carpentaria |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | carinity.qld.edu.au/shalom/ | www.gulfcc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carinity Education - Shalom scores higher on the Success Index (25.1 vs 21.7).
- •Gulf Christian College has the higher ICSEA (707 vs 688), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gulf Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.1).
- •Carinity Education - Shalom is the larger school with 237 students compared with 111.
- •Carinity Education - Shalom has grown faster over five years (128% vs 1%).
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 Gulf Christian College?
On the Success Index, Carinity Education - Shalom ranks higher (25.1 vs 21.7 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 Carinity Education - Shalom and Gulf Christian College?
About 622 km in a straight line, between Condon and Normanton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carinity Education - Shalom has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gulf Christian College has 10.1.
How do Carinity Education - Shalom and Gulf Christian College rank in QLD?
Carinity Education - Shalom is 254th of 275 and Gulf Christian College is 272nd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.