St Patrick's College Townsville
St Patrick's College Townsville is a Catholic secondary school in Townsville, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1024, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 663 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Townsville QLD 4810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Patrick's College Townsville compares
By ICSEA, St Patrick's College Townsville ranks 87th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand, a Catholic primary school 0.1 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. St Patrick's College Townsville scores 1024, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Patrick's College Townsville 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.
Schools near St Patrick's College Townsville
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Patrick's College Townsville | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic School, The StrandCatholic Primary · North Ward | 0.1 km | 1100 | 76 higher | 355 |
| Townsville Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · North Ward | 1.2 km | 1116 | 92 higher | 1,288 |
| Townsville State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Railway Estate | 2.3 km | 924 | 100 lower | 841 |
| Townsville Flexible SchoolCatholic Secondary · West End | 2.4 km | 842 | 182 lower | 204 |
| Belgian Gardens State SchoolGovernment Primary · Belgian Gardens | 2.5 km | 1055 | 31 higher | 595 |
| St Margaret Mary's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Hyde Park | 3.4 km | 1014 | 10 lower | 707 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Patrick's College Townsville a government school?
No, St Patrick's College Townsville is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Patrick's College Townsville offer?
St Patrick's College Townsville offers 7-12.
What is St Patrick's College Townsville's ICSEA score?
St Patrick's College Townsville has an ICSEA score of 1024, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Patrick's College Townsville?
St Patrick's College Townsville has 663 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Patrick's College Townsville?
The nearest schools to St Patrick's College Townsville are St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand (0.1 km), Townsville Central State School (0.6 km), Townsville Grammar School (1.2 km).
Where is St Patrick's College Townsville located?
St Patrick's College Townsville is located in Townsville, QLD 4810. Visit the school website at http://www.stpatscollege.qld.edu.au.