Good Samaritan Catholic College vs Stella Maris School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 7.5 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
Stella Maris School
Maroochydore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
737 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Good Samaritan Catholic College Bli Bli QLD | Stella Maris School Maroochydore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 275 | #162 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #599 of 1,259 | #1612 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,246 | 737 |
| Girls / boys | 629 / 617 | 368 / 369 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 60 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +224% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.8 | 44.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bli Bli 4560 | Maroochydore 4558 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodsamaritan.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | www.stellamaris.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 52.5).
- •Stella Maris School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.6).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College is the larger school with 1,246 students compared with 737.
- •Good Samaritan Catholic College has grown faster over five years (224% vs -8%).
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 Stella Maris School?
On the Success Index, Stella Maris School ranks higher (63.4 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 Stella Maris School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Bli Bli and Maroochydore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Samaritan Catholic College has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stella Maris School has 16.6.
How do Good Samaritan Catholic College and Stella Maris School rank in QLD?
Good Samaritan Catholic College is 117th of 275 and Stella Maris School is 162nd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.