Pimlico State High School vs The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 933 m 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
The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James
Mundingburra · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,205 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Pimlico State High School Gulliver QLD | The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James Mundingburra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 269 | #63 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #953 of 1,472 | #352 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,465 | 1,205 |
| Girls / boys | 746 / 719 | 611 / 594 |
| Foundation intake | – | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 246 | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | 226 | 107 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.0 | 92.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.1 | 63.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 7% |
| Suburb | Gulliver 4812 | Mundingburra 4812 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | pimlicoshs.eq.edu.au | www.cathedral.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 39.9).
- •The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pimlico State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Pimlico State High School is the larger school with 1,465 students compared with 1,205.
- •The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James has grown faster over five years (20% vs -12%).
- •Pimlico State High School is a government school while The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James is an independent 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 The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James?
On the Success Index, The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James ranks higher (65.5 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 The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Gulliver and Mundingburra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pimlico State High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James has 13.1.
How do Pimlico State High School and The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James rank in QLD?
Pimlico State High School is 151st of 269 and The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James is 63rd of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.