Collinsville State High School vs St John Bosco Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Collinsville State High School
Collinsville · Government high school · 7-12
145 students · ICSEA 915
St John Bosco Catholic School
Collinsville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
72 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Collinsville State High School Collinsville QLD | St John Bosco Catholic School Collinsville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1194 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 145 | 72 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 78 | 45 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | – | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +58% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 915 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 5.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 38% |
| Suburb | Collinsville 4804 | Collinsville 4804 |
| Council area | Whitsunday | Whitsunday |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | collinsvilleshs.eq.edu.au | www.sjbtsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Collinsville State High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.3 vs 23.2).
- •Collinsville State High School has the higher ICSEA (915 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Collinsville State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.2).
- •Collinsville State High School is the larger school with 145 students compared with 72.
- •Collinsville State High School has grown faster over five years (58% vs 20%).
- •Collinsville State High School is a government school while St John Bosco 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 Collinsville State High School better than St John Bosco Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Collinsville State High School ranks higher (29.3 vs 23.2 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 Collinsville State High School and St John Bosco Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Collinsville and Collinsville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collinsville State High School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Bosco Catholic School has 12.2.
How do Collinsville State High School and St John Bosco Catholic School rank in QLD?
Collinsville State High School is 202nd of 269 and St John Bosco Catholic School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.