St Margaret Mary's College vs St Ursula's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 592 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret Mary's College
Hyde Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
707 students · ICSEA 1014
St Ursula's College
Yeppoon · Catholic high school · 7-12
606 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | St Margaret Mary's College Hyde Park QLD | St Ursula's College Yeppoon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 269 | #96 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #736 of 1,472 | #661 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 707 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 707 / 0 | 606 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 125 | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | 84 | 91 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.9 | 49.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 32.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 10% |
| Suburb | Hyde Park 4812 | Yeppoon 4703 |
| Council area | Townsville | Livingstone |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.smmc.catholic.edu.au | stursulas.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Ursula's College scores higher on the Success Index (53.8 vs 50.4).
- •St Margaret Mary's College is the larger school with 707 students compared with 606.
- •St Ursula's College has grown faster over five years (29% vs -1%).
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 Margaret Mary's College better than St Ursula's College?
On the Success Index, St Ursula's College ranks higher (53.8 vs 50.4 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 Margaret Mary's College and St Ursula's College?
About 592 km in a straight line, between Hyde Park and Yeppoon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Margaret Mary's College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ursula's College has 12.1.
How do St Margaret Mary's College and St Ursula's College rank in QLD?
St Margaret Mary's College is 108th of 269 and St Ursula's College is 96th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.