Good Shepherd Catholic College vs Healy State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Catholic College
Mount Isa · Catholic high school · 7-12
434 students · ICSEA 978
Healy State School
Healy · Government primary · Prep-6
217 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic College Mount Isa QLD | Healy State School Healy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 269 | #587 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #815 of 1,472 | #4051 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 434 | 217 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 219 | 106 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.4 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 42% |
| Suburb | Mount Isa 4825 | Healy 4825 |
| Council area | Mount Isa | Mount Isa |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.catholic.edu.au/ | healyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (46.3 vs 31.0).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic College is the larger school with 434 students compared with 217.
- •Healy State School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -6%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic College is a catholic school while Healy 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 Shepherd Catholic College better than Healy State School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic College ranks higher (46.3 vs 31.0 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 Shepherd Catholic College and Healy State School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Isa and Healy in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Catholic College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Healy State School has 11.4.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic College and Healy State School rank in QLD?
Good Shepherd Catholic College is 128th of 269 and Healy State School is 587th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.