Holy Spirit Catholic School vs Ignatius Park College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 382 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Cranbrook · Catholic primary · Prep-6
686 students · ICSEA 1010
Ignatius Park College
Cranbrook · Catholic high school · 7-12
959 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic School Cranbrook QLD | Ignatius Park College Cranbrook QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #322 of 804 | #86 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2652 of 4,908 | #630 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 686 | 959 |
| Girls / boys | 311 / 375 | 0 / 959 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 82.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 46.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 13% |
| Suburb | Cranbrook 4814 | Cranbrook 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hsstsv.catholic.edu.au | www.ipc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ignatius Park College scores higher on the Success Index (54.8 vs 50.5).
- •Ignatius Park College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ignatius Park College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.1).
- •Ignatius Park College is the larger school with 959 students compared with 686.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -4%).
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 Holy Spirit Catholic School better than Ignatius Park College?
On the Success Index, Ignatius Park College ranks higher (54.8 vs 50.5 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 Holy Spirit Catholic School and Ignatius Park College?
About 382 m in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Cranbrook in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Catholic School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ignatius Park College has 11.6.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic School and Ignatius Park College rank in QLD?
Holy Spirit Catholic School is 322nd of 804 and Ignatius Park College is 86th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.