Good Shepherd Catholic College vs St Kieran's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 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
St Kieran's Catholic School
Mount Isa · Catholic primary · Prep-6
140 students · ICSEA 858
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic College Mount Isa QLD | St Kieran's Catholic School Mount Isa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 269 | #744 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #815 of 1,472 | #4747 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 434 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 219 | 74 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 858 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.4 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 50% |
| Suburb | Mount Isa 4825 | Mount Isa 4825 |
| Council area | Mount Isa | Mount Isa |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.catholic.edu.au/ | www.skmtsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (46.3 vs 20.6).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 858), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Kieran's Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.0).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic College is the larger school with 434 students compared with 140.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic College has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -14%).
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 St Kieran's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic College ranks higher (46.3 vs 20.6 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 St Kieran's Catholic School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Isa and Mount Isa in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Catholic College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kieran's Catholic School has 10.5.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic College and St Kieran's Catholic School rank in QLD?
Good Shepherd Catholic College is 128th of 269 and St Kieran's Catholic School is 744th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.