Gilroy Santa Maria College vs Good Counsel College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 126 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gilroy Santa Maria College
Ingham · Catholic high school · 7-12
313 students · ICSEA 982
Good Counsel College
Innisfail · Catholic high school · 7-12
414 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Gilroy Santa Maria College Ingham QLD | Good Counsel College Innisfail QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 269 | #137 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #792 of 1,472 | #867 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 313 | 414 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 170 | 210 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | 68 |
| Year 12 cohort | 54 | 54 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 22.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 11% |
| Suburb | Ingham 4850 | Innisfail 4860 |
| Council area | Hinchinbrook | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gilroysm.catholic.edu.au | www.gcc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gilroy Santa Maria College scores higher on the Success Index (47.3 vs 43.6).
- •Gilroy Santa Maria College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.9).
- •Good Counsel College is the larger school with 414 students compared with 313.
- •Good Counsel College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -2%).
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 Gilroy Santa Maria College better than Good Counsel College?
On the Success Index, Gilroy Santa Maria College ranks higher (47.3 vs 43.6 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 Gilroy Santa Maria College and Good Counsel College?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Ingham and Innisfail in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gilroy Santa Maria College has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Counsel College has 11.9.
How do Gilroy Santa Maria College and Good Counsel College rank in QLD?
Gilroy Santa Maria College is 124th of 269 and Good Counsel College is 137th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.