The College is located in Mount Isa, a dynamic city of approximately 27,000 people, located in the far north-west of Queensland. The city is primarily a mining centre with Mount Isa Mines being a prominent employer in the region. This isolation definitely shapes the curriculum offered, as we target the needs of a variety of students. Good Shepherd Catholic College is a community who journey together in faith with 'Christ Our Light'. Fostering faith and spirituality is our primary goal where we believe in the uniqueness and dignity of each individual. We endeavour to encourage each member of our community to be inner-directed, responsible, compassionate and just, while upholding the value that students, staff and parents learn best in situations of loving relationships and mutual respect. A holistic learning environment is offered in which the curriculum plays a major role in the development of the learner as a whole, whereby learning and teaching is aligned with a Catholic theology and philosophy of education. Students have access to the latest in updated facilities in Science Laboratories, Hospitality Rooms, Industrial Arts, Computer Laboratories and Arts Block. School-based apprenticeships/traineeships and work experience programs are offered to students.