Pimlico State High School vs St Margaret Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pimlico State High School
Gulliver · Government high school · 7-12
1,465 students · ICSEA 987
St Margaret Mary's College
Hyde Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
707 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Pimlico State High School Gulliver QLD | St Margaret Mary's College Hyde Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 269 | #108 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #953 of 1,472 | #736 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,465 | 707 |
| Girls / boys | 746 / 719 | 707 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 246 | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | 226 | 84 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.0 | 58.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.1 | 26.4 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 14% |
| Suburb | Gulliver 4812 | Hyde Park 4812 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | pimlicoshs.eq.edu.au | www.smmc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Mary's College scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 39.9).
- •St Margaret Mary's College has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pimlico State High School is the larger school with 1,465 students compared with 707.
- •St Margaret Mary's College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -12%).
- •Pimlico State High School is a government school while St Margaret Mary's College 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 Pimlico State High School better than St Margaret Mary's College?
On the Success Index, St Margaret Mary's College ranks higher (50.4 vs 39.9 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 Pimlico State High School and St Margaret Mary's College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Gulliver and Hyde Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pimlico State High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret Mary's College has 12.0.
How do Pimlico State High School and St Margaret Mary's College rank in QLD?
Pimlico State High School is 151st of 269 and St Margaret Mary's College is 108th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.