Good Shepherd Catholic College
Good Shepherd Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Mount Isa, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 978, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 434 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Mount Isa QLD 4825. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Good Shepherd Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, Good Shepherd Catholic College ranks 154th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Isa Central State School, a government primary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Good Shepherd Catholic College scores 978, near average.
Enrolment and location
Good Shepherd Catholic College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Mount Isa
Good Shepherd Catholic College is located in Mount Isa, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $4,727/wk and median rent of $175/wk. Population: 172.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Good Shepherd Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Good Shepherd Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Isa Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Isa | 0.3 km | 791 | 187 lower | 211 |
| Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training PrecinctGovernment Secondary · Parkside | 1.6 km | 866 | 112 lower | 926 |
| Barkly Highway State SchoolGovernment Primary · Soldiers Hill | 1.7 km | 935 | 43 lower | 266 |
| Townview State SchoolGovernment Primary · Townview | 1.9 km | 776 | 202 lower | 209 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good Shepherd Catholic College a government school?
No, Good Shepherd Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Good Shepherd Catholic College offer?
Good Shepherd Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is Good Shepherd Catholic College's ICSEA score?
Good Shepherd Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 978, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Catholic College?
Good Shepherd Catholic College has 434 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Good Shepherd Catholic College?
The nearest schools to Good Shepherd Catholic College are Mount Isa Central State School (0.3 km), St Kieran's Catholic School (1.5 km), Mount Isa School of the Air (1.5 km).
Where is Good Shepherd Catholic College located?
Good Shepherd Catholic College is located in Mount Isa, QLD 4825. Visit the school website at https://www.goodshepherd.catholic.edu.au/.