Good Samaritan Catholic College vs Pacific Paradise State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 5.8 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
Pacific Paradise State School
Pacific Paradise · Government primary · Prep-6
467 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Good Samaritan Catholic College Bli Bli QLD | Pacific Paradise State School Pacific Paradise QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 275 | #245 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #599 of 1,259 | #2154 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,246 | 467 |
| Girls / boys | 629 / 617 | 225 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 60 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +224% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.8 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bli Bli 4560 | Pacific Paradise 4564 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodsamaritan.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | pacificparadisess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pacific Paradise State School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 52.5).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pacific Paradise State School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.9).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College is the larger school with 1,246 students compared with 467.
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College has grown faster over five years (224% vs -10%).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College is a catholic school while Pacific Paradise State 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 Good Samaritan Catholic College better than Pacific Paradise State School?
On the Success Index, Pacific Paradise State School ranks higher (57.1 vs 52.5 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 Pacific Paradise State School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Bli Bli and Pacific Paradise in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Samaritan Catholic College has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pacific Paradise State School has 13.9.
How do Good Samaritan Catholic College and Pacific Paradise State School rank in QLD?
Good Samaritan Catholic College is 117th of 275 and Pacific Paradise State School is 245th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.