St Mary's College vs The Industry School - Ipswich
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 642 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's College
Ipswich · Catholic high school · 7-12
730 students · ICSEA 1033
The Industry School - Ipswich
North Ipswich · Independent high school · 10-12
208 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | St Mary's College Ipswich QLD | The Industry School - Ipswich North Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 269 | #100 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #582 of 1,472 | #695 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 730 | 208 |
| Girls / boys | 730 / 0 | 52 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +121% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.5 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Ipswich 4305 | North Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmarys.qld.edu.au | theindustryschool.com.au/ipswich-school/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 52.0).
- •St Mary's College has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.9).
- •St Mary's College is the larger school with 730 students compared with 208.
- •The Industry School - Ipswich has grown faster over five years (121% vs 13%).
- •St Mary's College is a catholic school while The Industry School - Ipswich 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 College better than The Industry School - Ipswich?
On the Success Index, St Mary's College ranks higher (57.1 vs 52.0 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 College and The Industry School - Ipswich?
About 642 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and North Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Industry School - Ipswich has 18.9.
How do St Mary's College and The Industry School - Ipswich rank in QLD?
St Mary's College is 80th of 269 and The Industry School - Ipswich is 100th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.