Gilroy Santa Maria College vs Good Shepherd Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 735 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 Shepherd Catholic College
Mount Isa · Catholic high school · 7-12
434 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Gilroy Santa Maria College Ingham QLD | Good Shepherd Catholic College Mount Isa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 269 | #128 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #792 of 1,472 | #815 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 313 | 434 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 170 | 215 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | 54 | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 39.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 20% |
| Suburb | Ingham 4850 | Mount Isa 4825 |
| Council area | Hinchinbrook | Mount Isa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.gilroysm.catholic.edu.au | www.goodshepherd.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gilroy Santa Maria College scores higher on the Success Index (47.3 vs 46.3).
- •Gilroy Santa Maria College has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic College is the larger school with 434 students compared with 313.
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 Shepherd Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Gilroy Santa Maria College ranks higher (47.3 vs 46.3 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 Shepherd Catholic College?
About 735 km in a straight line, between Ingham and Mount Isa 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 Shepherd Catholic College has 11.0.
How do Gilroy Santa Maria College and Good Shepherd Catholic College rank in QLD?
Gilroy Santa Maria College is 124th of 269 and Good Shepherd Catholic College is 128th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.