St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays vs St Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 865 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays
Proserpine · Catholic combined · Prep-12
725 students · ICSEA 1017
St Mary's College
Toowoomba · Catholic combined · 5-12
930 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays Proserpine QLD | St Mary's College Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #162 of 275 | #176 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #793 of 1,259 | #841 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 725 | 930 |
| Girls / boys | 359 / 366 | 0 / 930 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | 159 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.6 | 73.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 40.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Proserpine 4800 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Whitsunday | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.prspne.catholic.edu.au | www.stmaryscollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays scores higher on the Success Index (43.7 vs 40.9).
- •St Mary's College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.8).
- •St Mary's College is the larger school with 930 students compared with 725.
- •St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays has grown faster over five years (28% vs 6%).
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 St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays better than St Mary's College?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays ranks higher (43.7 vs 40.9 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 St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays and St Mary's College?
About 865 km in a straight line, between Proserpine and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's College has 12.7.
How do St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays and St Mary's College rank in QLD?
St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays is 162nd of 275 and St Mary's College is 176th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.