Ignatius Park College vs Kirwan State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ignatius Park College
Cranbrook · Catholic high school · 7-12
959 students · ICSEA 1018
Kirwan State High School
Kirwan · Government high school · 7-12
1,922 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Ignatius Park College Cranbrook QLD | Kirwan State High School Kirwan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 269 | #255 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #630 of 1,472 | #1424 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 959 | 1,922 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 959 | 901 / 1,021 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 179 | 325 |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | 275 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.8 | 136.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.1 | 65.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 31% |
| Suburb | Cranbrook 4814 | Kirwan 4817 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ipc.qld.edu.au | kirwanshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ignatius Park College scores higher on the Success Index (54.8 vs 18.5).
- •Ignatius Park College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ignatius Park College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.0).
- •Kirwan State High School is the larger school with 1,922 students compared with 959.
- •Ignatius Park College is a catholic school while Kirwan 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 Ignatius Park College better than Kirwan State High School?
On the Success Index, Ignatius Park College ranks higher (54.8 vs 18.5 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 Ignatius Park College and Kirwan State High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Kirwan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ignatius Park College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kirwan State High School has 14.0.
How do Ignatius Park College and Kirwan State High School rank in QLD?
Ignatius Park College is 86th of 269 and Kirwan State High School is 255th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.