Ignatius Park College vs Tec-NQ
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.7 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
Tec-NQ
Douglas · Independent high school · 10-12
375 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Ignatius Park College Cranbrook QLD | Tec-NQ Douglas QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 269 | #139 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #630 of 1,472 | #872 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 959 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 959 | 78 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 179 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | 109 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.8 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.1 | 53.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 15% |
| Suburb | Cranbrook 4814 | Douglas 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ipc.qld.edu.au | www.tecnq.com.au |
The verdict
- •Ignatius Park College scores higher on the Success Index (54.8 vs 43.5).
- •Ignatius Park College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ignatius Park College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.6).
- •Ignatius Park College is the larger school with 959 students compared with 375.
- •Tec-NQ has grown faster over five years (16% vs -4%).
- •Ignatius Park College is a catholic school while Tec-NQ is an independent 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 Tec-NQ?
On the Success Index, Ignatius Park College ranks higher (54.8 vs 43.5 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 Tec-NQ?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Douglas in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ignatius Park College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tec-NQ has 12.6.
How do Ignatius Park College and Tec-NQ rank in QLD?
Ignatius Park College is 86th of 269 and Tec-NQ is 139th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.