Holy Spirit College vs Northview State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 656 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit College
Mount Pleasant · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,139 students · ICSEA 1023
Northview State School
Mount Pleasant · Government primary · Prep-6
331 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Holy Spirit College Mount Pleasant QLD | Northview State School Mount Pleasant QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 269 | #462 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #641 of 1,472 | #3388 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,139 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 554 / 585 | 144 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 220 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.6 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 11% |
| Suburb | Mount Pleasant 4740 | Mount Pleasant 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hsc.qld.edu.au | northviewss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit College scores higher on the Success Index (54.6 vs 40.5).
- •Holy Spirit College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.7).
- •Holy Spirit College is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 331.
- •Holy Spirit College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -14%).
- •Holy Spirit College is a catholic school while Northview State 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 Holy Spirit College better than Northview State School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit College ranks higher (54.6 vs 40.5 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 College and Northview State School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Mount Pleasant in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northview State School has 13.7.
How do Holy Spirit College and Northview State School rank in QLD?
Holy Spirit College is 91st of 269 and Northview State School is 462nd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.