McAuley College vs Trinity College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 36 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
McAuley College
Beaudesert · Catholic high school · 7-12
363 students · ICSEA 1016
Trinity College
Beenleigh · Catholic high school · 7-12
954 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | McAuley College Beaudesert QLD | Trinity College Beenleigh QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 269 | #118 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #521 of 1,472 | #764 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 363 | 954 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 188 | 468 / 486 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | 174 |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | 155 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +83% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.8 | 73.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 31.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Beaudesert 4285 | Beenleigh 4207 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Logan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcauley.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | www.trinitycollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •McAuley College scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 48.7).
- •Trinity College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •McAuley College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.0).
- •Trinity College is the larger school with 954 students compared with 363.
- •McAuley College has grown faster over five years (83% vs 10%).
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 McAuley College better than Trinity College?
On the Success Index, McAuley College ranks higher (59.8 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 McAuley College and Trinity College?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Beaudesert and Beenleigh in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
McAuley College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity College has 13.0.
How do McAuley College and Trinity College rank in QLD?
McAuley College is 66th of 269 and Trinity College is 118th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.