St Margaret Mary's College vs Townsville West State School
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.
St Margaret Mary's College
Hyde Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
707 students · ICSEA 1014
Townsville West State School
West End · Government primary · Prep-6
111 students · ICSEA 866
| Measure | St Margaret Mary's College Hyde Park QLD | Townsville West State School West End QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 269 | #687 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #736 of 1,472 | #4524 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 707 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 707 / 0 | 43 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 125 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 84 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 866 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.9 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 44% |
| Suburb | Hyde Park 4812 | West End 4810 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.smmc.catholic.edu.au | townsvillewestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Mary's College scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 24.7).
- •St Margaret Mary's College has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 866), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Margaret Mary's College is the larger school with 707 students compared with 111.
- •Townsville West State School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -1%).
- •St Margaret Mary's College is a catholic school while Townsville West State 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 St Margaret Mary's College better than Townsville West State School?
On the Success Index, St Margaret Mary's College ranks higher (50.4 vs 24.7 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 Townsville West State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hyde Park and West End 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 Townsville West State School has 11.6.
How do St Margaret Mary's College and Townsville West State School rank in QLD?
St Margaret Mary's College is 108th of 269 and Townsville West State School is 687th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.