Heatley Secondary College vs Ignatius Park College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heatley Secondary College
Heatley · Government high school · 7-12
715 students · ICSEA 862
Ignatius Park College
Cranbrook · Catholic high school · 7-12
959 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Heatley Secondary College Heatley QLD | Ignatius Park College Cranbrook QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 269 | #86 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1423 of 1,472 | #630 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 715 | 959 |
| Girls / boys | 311 / 404 | 0 / 959 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 862 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.8 | 82.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 46.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 13% |
| Suburb | Heatley 4814 | Cranbrook 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | heatleysc.eq.edu.au | www.ipc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ignatius Park College scores higher on the Success Index (54.8 vs 18.6).
- •Ignatius Park College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heatley Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.6).
- •Ignatius Park College is the larger school with 959 students compared with 715.
- •Heatley Secondary College is a government school while Ignatius Park College 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 Heatley Secondary College better than Ignatius Park College?
On the Success Index, Ignatius Park College ranks higher (54.8 vs 18.6 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 Heatley Secondary College and Ignatius Park College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Heatley and Cranbrook in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heatley Secondary College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ignatius Park College has 11.6.
How do Heatley Secondary College and Ignatius Park College rank in QLD?
Heatley Secondary College is 254th of 269 and Ignatius Park College is 86th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.