Ryan Catholic College vs St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 231 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ryan Catholic College
Kirwan · Catholic combined · Prep-12
2,019 students · ICSEA 1020
St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays
Proserpine · Catholic combined · Prep-12
725 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Ryan Catholic College Kirwan QLD | St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays Proserpine QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 275 | #162 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #848 of 1,259 | #793 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,019 | 725 |
| Girls / boys | 1,040 / 979 | 359 / 366 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 220 | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | 180 | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 155.5 | 52.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 87.3 | 27.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kirwan 4817 | Proserpine 4800 |
| Council area | Townsville | Whitsunday |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ryan.catholic.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 40.6).
- •Ryan Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ryan Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Ryan Catholic College is the larger school with 2,019 students compared with 725.
- •St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays has grown faster over five years (28% vs 3%).
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 Ryan Catholic College 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 40.6 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 Ryan Catholic College and St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays?
About 231 km in a straight line, between Kirwan and Proserpine in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ryan Catholic College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays has 13.8.
How do Ryan Catholic College and St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays rank in QLD?
Ryan Catholic College is 177th of 275 and St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays is 162nd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.