Proserpine State High School vs St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Proserpine State High School
Proserpine · Government high school · 7-12
1,116 students · ICSEA 974
St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays
Proserpine · Catholic combined · Prep-12
725 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Proserpine State High School Proserpine QLD | St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays Proserpine QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 269 | #162 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #954 of 1,472 | #793 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,116 | 725 |
| Girls / boys | 547 / 569 | 359 / 366 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | 159 | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.0 | 52.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.4 | 27.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Proserpine 4800 | Proserpine 4800 |
| Council area | Whitsunday | Whitsunday |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | proserpineshs.eq.edu.au | www.prspne.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays scores higher on the Success Index (43.7 vs 39.9).
- •St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Proserpine State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Proserpine State High School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 725.
- •St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays has grown faster over five years (28% vs -2%).
- •Proserpine State High School is a government school while St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays 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 Proserpine State High School better than St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays ranks higher (43.7 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 Proserpine State High School and St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Proserpine and Proserpine in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Proserpine State High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays has 13.8.
How do Proserpine State High School and St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays rank in QLD?
Proserpine State High School is 152nd of 269 and St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays is 162nd of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.