Good Shepherd Catholic School vs Thuringowa State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.2 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
Thuringowa State High School
Condon · Government high school · 7-12
659 students · ICSEA 842
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic School Rasmussen QLD | Thuringowa State High School Condon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #618 of 804 | #265 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4213 of 4,908 | #1457 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 276 | 659 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 135 | 323 / 336 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 842 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 58.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 35.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 46% |
| Suburb | Rasmussen 4815 | Condon 4815 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gstsv.catholic.edu.au | thuringowashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (28.8 vs 15.3).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (928 vs 842), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thuringowa State High School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 276.
- •Thuringowa State High School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -27%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School is a catholic school while Thuringowa State High 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 School better than Thuringowa State High School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks higher (28.8 vs 15.3 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 Thuringowa State High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Rasmussen and Condon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Catholic School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thuringowa State High School has 11.3.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic School and Thuringowa State High School rank in QLD?
Good Shepherd Catholic School is 618th of 804 and Thuringowa State High School is 265th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.