Our Lady of Good Counsel School vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Gatton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 999
Sacred Heart Primary School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Our Lady of Good Counsel School Gatton QLD | Sacred Heart Primary School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #375 of 804 | #418 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2931 of 4,908 | #3136 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 246 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 131 | 106 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 11% |
| Suburb | Gatton 4343 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.olgcgatton.qld.edu.au | www.sacredhearttwb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School scores higher on the Success Index (46.8 vs 44.3).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.4).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 246.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 1%).
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 Our Lady of Good Counsel School better than Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Good Counsel School ranks higher (46.8 vs 44.3 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 Our Lady of Good Counsel School and Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Gatton and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Good Counsel School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Primary School has 15.4.
How do Our Lady of Good Counsel School and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in QLD?
Our Lady of Good Counsel School is 375th of 804 and Sacred Heart Primary School is 418th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.