Aquinas College vs Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 261 m 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
Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School
Ashmore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
815 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Aquinas College Ashmore QLD | Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School Ashmore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 269 | #192 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #509 of 1,472 | #1784 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 805 | 815 |
| Girls / boys | 407 / 398 | 405 / 410 |
| Foundation intake | – | 112 |
| Year 7 cohort | 143 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 116 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 45.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ashmore 4214 | Ashmore 4214 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aquinas.qld.edu.au | www.gaps.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 60.3).
- •Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aquinas College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.0).
- •Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 815 students compared with 805.
- •Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -12%).
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 Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 60.3 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 Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School?
About 261 m 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 Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School has 18.0.
How do Aquinas College and Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Aquinas College is 62nd of 269 and Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School is 192nd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.