The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James vs Townsville Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James
Mundingburra · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,205 students · ICSEA 1100
Townsville Christian College
Vincent · Independent combined · Prep-12
442 students · ICSEA 871
| Measure | The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James Mundingburra QLD | Townsville Christian College Vincent QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 275 | #229 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #352 of 1,259 | #1095 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,205 | 442 |
| Girls / boys | 611 / 594 | 225 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 125 | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | 107 | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +62% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 871 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.3 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.8 | 35.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 40% |
| Suburb | Mundingburra 4812 | Vincent 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cathedral.qld.edu.au | www.tsvcc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 29.1).
- •The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 871), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.5).
- •The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 442.
- •Townsville Christian College has grown faster over five years (62% vs 20%).
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 The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James better than Townsville Christian College?
On the Success Index, The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James ranks higher (65.5 vs 29.1 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 The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James and Townsville Christian College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mundingburra and Vincent in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Townsville Christian College has 15.5.
How do The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James and Townsville Christian College rank in QLD?
The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James is 63rd of 275 and Townsville Christian College is 229th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.