Good Counsel Primary School vs Innisfail State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 989 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Counsel Primary School
Innisfail · Catholic primary · Prep-6
340 students · ICSEA 1001
Innisfail State College
Innisfail Estate · Government combined · Prep-12
951 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Good Counsel Primary School Innisfail QLD | Innisfail State College Innisfail Estate QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #369 of 804 | #236 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2887 of 4,908 | #1117 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 340 | 951 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 169 | 451 / 500 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 167 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 89.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 54.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 35% |
| Suburb | Innisfail 4860 | Innisfail Estate 4860 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gcps.qld.edu.au | innisfailsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Counsel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.3 vs 27.9).
- •Good Counsel Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Innisfail State College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.0).
- •Innisfail State College is the larger school with 951 students compared with 340.
- •Good Counsel Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -4%).
- •Good Counsel Primary School 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Good Counsel Primary School better than Innisfail State College?
On the Success Index, Good Counsel Primary School ranks higher (47.3 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 Primary School and Innisfail State College?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Innisfail and Innisfail Estate in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Counsel Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Innisfail State College has 10.6.
How do Good Counsel Primary School and Innisfail State College rank in QLD?
Good Counsel Primary School is 369th of 804 and Innisfail State College is 236th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.