Good Counsel College vs Innisfail State College
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.
Good Counsel College
Innisfail · Catholic high school · 7-12
414 students · ICSEA 982
Innisfail State College
Innisfail Estate · Government combined · Prep-12
951 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Good Counsel College Innisfail QLD | Innisfail State College Innisfail Estate QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 269 | #236 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #867 of 1,472 | #1117 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 414 | 951 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 204 | 451 / 500 |
| Foundation intake | – | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | 68 | 167 |
| Year 12 cohort | 54 | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 89.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 54.8 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 35% |
| Suburb | Innisfail 4860 | Innisfail Estate 4860 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gcc.qld.edu.au | innisfailsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Counsel College scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 27.9).
- •Good Counsel College has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Innisfail State College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.9).
- •Innisfail State College is the larger school with 951 students compared with 414.
- •Good Counsel College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -4%).
- •Good Counsel College is a catholic school while Innisfail State College 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring North Lakes
Frequently asked questions
Is Good Counsel College better than Innisfail State College?
On the Success Index, Good Counsel College ranks higher (43.6 vs 27.9 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 Good Counsel College and Innisfail State College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Innisfail and Innisfail Estate in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Counsel College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Innisfail State College has 10.6.
How do Good Counsel College and Innisfail State College rank in QLD?
Good Counsel College is 137th of 269 and Innisfail State College is 236th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.