St Mary's Catholic College vs Trinity Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 957 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic College
Woree · Catholic high school · 7-12
949 students · ICSEA 1023
Trinity Anglican School
White Rock · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,204 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic College Woree QLD | Trinity Anglican School White Rock QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 269 | #60 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #683 of 1,472 | #337 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 949 | 1,204 |
| Girls / boys | 518 / 431 | 619 / 585 |
| Foundation intake | – | 116 |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | 94 |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +79% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.2 | 93.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.6 | 57.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Woree 4868 | White Rock 4868 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.smcc.qld.edu.au | www.tas.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 52.6).
- •Trinity Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.9).
- •Trinity Anglican School is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 949.
- •Trinity Anglican School has grown faster over five years (79% vs -3%).
- •St Mary's Catholic College is a catholic school while Trinity Anglican School is an independent 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 Mary's Catholic College better than Trinity Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Trinity Anglican School ranks higher (66.4 vs 52.6 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 St Mary's Catholic College and Trinity Anglican School?
About 957 m in a straight line, between Woree and White Rock in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's Catholic College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Anglican School has 12.9.
How do St Mary's Catholic College and Trinity Anglican School rank in QLD?
St Mary's Catholic College is 98th of 269 and Trinity Anglican School is 60th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.