Good Shepherd Catholic School vs St Patrick's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 509 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Rasmussen · Catholic primary · Prep-6
276 students · ICSEA 928
St Patrick's Catholic School
Winton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
47 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic School Rasmussen QLD | St Patrick's Catholic School Winton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #618 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4213 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 276 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 135 | 30 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 21% |
| Suburb | Rasmussen 4815 | Winton 4735 |
| Council area | Townsville | Winton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | www.gstsv.catholic.edu.au | www.spwtsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (28.8 vs 24.9).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.1).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 47.
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 School better than St Patrick's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks higher (28.8 vs 24.9 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 School and St Patrick's Catholic School?
About 509 km in a straight line, between Rasmussen and Winton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Catholic School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic School has 8.7.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic School and St Patrick's Catholic School rank in QLD?
Good Shepherd Catholic School is 618th of 804 and St Patrick's Catholic School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.