Ryan Catholic College vs Thuringowa State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 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
Thuringowa State High School
Condon · Government high school · 7-12
659 students · ICSEA 842
| Measure | Ryan Catholic College Kirwan QLD | Thuringowa State High School Condon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 275 | #265 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #848 of 1,259 | #1457 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,019 | 659 |
| Girls / boys | 1,040 / 979 | 323 / 336 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 220 | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | 180 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 842 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 155.5 | 58.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 87.3 | 35.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 46% |
| Suburb | Kirwan 4817 | Condon 4815 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ryan.catholic.edu.au | thuringowashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ryan Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 15.3).
- •Ryan Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 842), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thuringowa State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •Ryan Catholic College is the larger school with 2,019 students compared with 659.
- •Ryan Catholic College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -8%).
- •Ryan Catholic College is a catholic school while Thuringowa State High School is a government 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 Ryan Catholic College better than Thuringowa State High School?
On the Success Index, Ryan Catholic College ranks higher (40.6 vs 15.3 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 Ryan Catholic College and Thuringowa State High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kirwan and Condon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ryan Catholic College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thuringowa State High School has 11.3.
How do Ryan Catholic College and Thuringowa State High School rank in QLD?
Ryan Catholic College is 177th of 275 and Thuringowa State High School is 265th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.