Ignatius Park College vs Trinity College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1142 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
Trinity College
Beenleigh · Catholic high school · 7-12
954 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Ignatius Park College Cranbrook QLD | Trinity College Beenleigh QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 269 | #118 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #630 of 1,472 | #764 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 959 | 954 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 959 | 468 / 486 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 179 | 174 |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | 155 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.8 | 73.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.1 | 31.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 5% |
| Suburb | Cranbrook 4814 | Beenleigh 4207 |
| Council area | Townsville | Logan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ipc.qld.edu.au | www.trinitycollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ignatius Park College scores higher on the Success Index (54.8 vs 48.7).
- •Ignatius Park College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Ignatius Park College is the larger school with 959 students compared with 954.
- •Trinity College has grown faster over five years (10% 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 Ignatius Park College better than Trinity College?
On the Success Index, Ignatius Park College ranks higher (54.8 vs 48.7 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 Trinity College?
About 1142 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Beenleigh in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ignatius Park College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity College has 13.0.
How do Ignatius Park College and Trinity College rank in QLD?
Ignatius Park College is 86th of 269 and Trinity College is 118th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.