Good Samaritan Catholic College vs Nambour State College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 6.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Samaritan Catholic College
Bli Bli · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,246 students · ICSEA 1050
Nambour State College
Nambour · Government combined · Prep-12
1,469 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Good Samaritan Catholic College Bli Bli QLD | Nambour State College Nambour QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 275 | #206 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #599 of 1,259 | #968 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,246 | 1,469 |
| Girls / boys | 629 / 617 | 730 / 739 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | 195 |
| Year 12 cohort | 60 | 153 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +224% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.8 | 141.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 68.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 10% |
| Suburb | Bli Bli 4560 | Nambour 4560 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodsamaritan.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | namboursc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (52.5 vs 35.0).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nambour State College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.9).
- •Nambour State College is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 1,246.
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College has grown faster over five years (224% vs -12%).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College is a catholic school while Nambour 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 Samaritan Catholic College better than Nambour State College?
On the Success Index, Good Samaritan Catholic College ranks higher (52.5 vs 35.0 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 Good Samaritan Catholic College and Nambour State College?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Bli Bli and Nambour in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Samaritan Catholic College has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nambour State College has 10.4.
How do Good Samaritan Catholic College and Nambour State College rank in QLD?
Good Samaritan Catholic College is 117th of 275 and Nambour State College is 206th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.