Goondiwindi State High School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goondiwindi State High School
Goondiwindi · Government high school · 7-12
453 students · ICSEA 917
St Mary's School
Goondiwindi · Catholic combined · Prep-10
385 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Goondiwindi State High School Goondiwindi QLD | St Mary's School Goondiwindi QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #195 of 269 | #134 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1177 of 1,472 | #671 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 453 | 385 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 235 | 185 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.5 | 27.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 5% |
| Suburb | Goondiwindi 4390 | Goondiwindi 4390 |
| Council area | Goondiwindi | Goondiwindi |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | goondiwindishs.eq.edu.au | www.goondiwindi.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 30.2).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goondiwindi State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.2).
- •Goondiwindi State High School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 385.
- •Goondiwindi State High School is a government school while St Mary's School is a catholic 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 Goondiwindi State High School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (49.4 vs 30.2 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 Goondiwindi State High School and St Mary's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Goondiwindi and Goondiwindi in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goondiwindi State High School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 14.2.
How do Goondiwindi State High School and St Mary's School rank in QLD?
Goondiwindi State High School is 195th of 269 and St Mary's School is 134th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.