Gilroy Santa Maria College vs Ingham State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.8 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
Ingham State High School
Ingham · Government high school · 7-12
422 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Gilroy Santa Maria College Ingham QLD | Ingham State High School Ingham QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 269 | #186 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #792 of 1,472 | #1113 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 313 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 170 | 222 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | 95 |
| Year 12 cohort | 54 | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 44.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 22.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 23% |
| Suburb | Ingham 4850 | Ingham 4850 |
| Council area | Hinchinbrook | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gilroysm.catholic.edu.au | inghamshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gilroy Santa Maria College scores higher on the Success Index (47.3 vs 33.0).
- •Gilroy Santa Maria College has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ingham State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.7).
- •Ingham State High School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 313.
- •Ingham State High School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -2%).
- •Gilroy Santa Maria College is a catholic school while Ingham State High School is a government 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 Gilroy Santa Maria College better than Ingham State High School?
On the Success Index, Gilroy Santa Maria College ranks higher (47.3 vs 33.0 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 Ingham State High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ingham and Ingham in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gilroy Santa Maria College has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ingham State High School has 9.5.
How do Gilroy Santa Maria College and Ingham State High School rank in QLD?
Gilroy Santa Maria College is 124th of 269 and Ingham State High School is 186th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.