Gilroy Santa Maria College vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 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
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Ingham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
327 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Gilroy Santa Maria College Ingham QLD | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Ingham QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 269 | #378 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #792 of 1,472 | #2942 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 313 | 327 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 170 | 170 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 54 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Ingham 4850 | Ingham 4850 |
| Council area | Hinchinbrook | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gilroysm.catholic.edu.au | www.olltsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (47.3 vs 46.7).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gilroy Santa Maria College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.0).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 313.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gilroy Santa Maria College and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
About 1.1 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School has 16.0.
How do Gilroy Santa Maria College and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School rank in QLD?
Gilroy Santa Maria College is 124th of 269 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is 378th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.