Ingham State High School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 963 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ingham State High School
Ingham · Government high school · 7-12
422 students · ICSEA 923
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Ingham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
327 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Ingham State High School Ingham QLD | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Ingham QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #186 of 269 | #378 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1113 of 1,472 | #2942 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 422 | 327 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 200 | 170 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 95 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.4 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 9% |
| Suburb | Ingham 4850 | Ingham 4850 |
| Council area | Hinchinbrook | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | inghamshs.eq.edu.au | www.olltsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (46.7 vs 33.0).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ingham State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 16.0).
- •Ingham State High School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 327.
- •Ingham State High School is a government school while Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is a catholic 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 Ingham State High School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School ranks higher (46.7 vs 33.0 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 Ingham State High School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Ingham and Ingham in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ingham State High School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School has 16.0.
How do Ingham State High School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School rank in QLD?
Ingham State High School is 186th of 269 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is 378th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.