Mary Help of Christians Catholic College vs St Clare's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Help of Christians Catholic College
Shaw · Catholic high school · 7
127 students · ICSEA 990
St Clare's Catholic School
Burdell · Catholic primary · Prep-6
714 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Mary Help of Christians Catholic College Shaw QLD | St Clare's Catholic School Burdell QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 269 | #289 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #739 of 1,472 | #2470 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 127 | 714 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 69 | 355 / 359 |
| Foundation intake | – | 103 |
| Year 7 cohort | 127 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 51.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 38.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 11% |
| Suburb | Shaw 4818 | Burdell 4818 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mhoc.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stclarestsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (53.3 vs 50.3).
- •St Clare's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary Help of Christians Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.9).
- •St Clare's Catholic School is the larger school with 714 students compared with 127.
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 Mary Help of Christians Catholic College better than St Clare's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's Catholic School ranks higher (53.3 vs 50.3 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 Mary Help of Christians Catholic College and St Clare's Catholic School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Shaw and Burdell in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mary Help of Christians Catholic College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clare's Catholic School has 13.9.
How do Mary Help of Christians Catholic College and St Clare's Catholic School rank in QLD?
Mary Help of Christians Catholic College is 110th of 269 and St Clare's Catholic School is 289th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.