Carinity Education - Shalom vs Mary Help of Christians Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.6 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
Mary Help of Christians Catholic College
Shaw · Catholic high school · 7
127 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Carinity Education - Shalom Condon QLD | Mary Help of Christians Catholic College Shaw QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 275 | #110 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1180 of 1,259 | #739 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7 |
| Students | 237 | 127 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 110 | 58 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 127 |
| Year 12 cohort | 8 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +128% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 688 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 88% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 90% | 17% |
| Suburb | Condon 4815 | Shaw 4818 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | carinity.qld.edu.au/shalom/ | www.mhoc.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mary Help of Christians Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (50.3 vs 25.1).
- •Mary Help of Christians Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 688), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary Help of Christians Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.1).
- •Carinity Education - Shalom is the larger school with 237 students compared with 127.
- •Carinity Education - Shalom is a independent school while Mary Help of Christians 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 Carinity Education - Shalom better than Mary Help of Christians Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Mary Help of Christians Catholic College ranks higher (50.3 vs 25.1 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 Carinity Education - Shalom and Mary Help of Christians Catholic College?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Condon and Shaw in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carinity Education - Shalom has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary Help of Christians Catholic College has 9.1.
How do Carinity Education - Shalom and Mary Help of Christians Catholic College rank in QLD?
Carinity Education - Shalom is 254th of 275 and Mary Help of Christians Catholic College is 110th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.