Carinity Education - Shalom vs St Benedict's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.7 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
St Benedict's Catholic School
Shaw · Catholic primary · Prep-6
613 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Carinity Education - Shalom Condon QLD | St Benedict's Catholic School Shaw QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 275 | #303 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1180 of 1,259 | #2538 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 237 | 613 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 110 | 289 / 324 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 8 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +128% | +97% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 688 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 88% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 90% | 9% |
| Suburb | Condon 4815 | Shaw 4818 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | carinity.qld.edu.au/shalom/ | www.stbenedicts.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 25.1).
- •St Benedict's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 688), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carinity Education - Shalom has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.2).
- •St Benedict's Catholic School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 237.
- •Carinity Education - Shalom has grown faster over five years (128% vs 97%).
- •Carinity Education - Shalom is a independent school while St Benedict's Catholic School 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 St Benedict's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Benedict's Catholic School ranks higher (52.3 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 St Benedict's Catholic School?
About 3.7 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 St Benedict's Catholic School has 17.2.
How do Carinity Education - Shalom and St Benedict's Catholic School rank in QLD?
Carinity Education - Shalom is 254th of 275 and St Benedict's Catholic School is 303rd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.