Aquinas College vs Ashmore State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aquinas College
Ashmore · Catholic high school · 7-12
805 students · ICSEA 1058
Ashmore State School
Ashmore · Government primary · Prep-6
745 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Aquinas College Ashmore QLD | Ashmore State School Ashmore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 269 | #306 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #509 of 1,472 | #2557 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 805 | 745 |
| Girls / boys | 407 / 398 | 355 / 390 |
| Foundation intake | – | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | 143 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 116 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 47.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Ashmore 4214 | Ashmore 4214 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aquinas.qld.edu.au | ashmoress.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aquinas College scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 52.0).
- •Aquinas College has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aquinas College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.9).
- •Aquinas College is the larger school with 805 students compared with 745.
- •Aquinas College is a catholic school while Ashmore State School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Aquinas College better than Ashmore State School?
On the Success Index, Aquinas College ranks higher (60.3 vs 52.0 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 Aquinas College and Ashmore State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ashmore and Ashmore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aquinas College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ashmore State School has 15.9.
How do Aquinas College and Ashmore State School rank in QLD?
Aquinas College is 62nd of 269 and Ashmore State School is 306th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.