St Patrick's College vs St Stephen's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1265 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's College
Gympie · Catholic high school · 7-12
514 students · ICSEA 1037
St Stephen's Catholic College
Mareeba · Catholic high school · 7-12
652 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | St Patrick's College Gympie QLD | St Stephen's Catholic College Mareeba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 269 | #60 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #536 of 1,472 | #504 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 514 | 652 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 249 | 341 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 98 | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | 94 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.4 | 50.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 32.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Gympie 4570 | Mareeba 4880 |
| Council area | Gympie | Mareeba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.spcgympie.qld.edu.au | www.sscc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 59.1).
- •St Stephen's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Stephen's Catholic College is the larger school with 652 students compared with 514.
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 Patrick's College better than St Stephen's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Stephen's Catholic College ranks higher (60.6 vs 59.1 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 Patrick's College and St Stephen's Catholic College?
About 1265 km in a straight line, between Gympie and Mareeba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Patrick's College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Stephen's Catholic College has 12.8.
How do St Patrick's College and St Stephen's Catholic College rank in QLD?
St Patrick's College is 70th of 269 and St Stephen's Catholic College is 60th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.