Aquinas College vs Keebra Park State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.9 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
Keebra Park State High School
Southport · Government high school · 7-12
1,001 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Aquinas College Ashmore QLD | Keebra Park State High School Southport QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 269 | #162 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #509 of 1,472 | #1030 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 805 | 1,001 |
| Girls / boys | 407 / 398 | 417 / 584 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 143 | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | 116 | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 81.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 30.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | Ashmore 4214 | Southport 4215 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aquinas.qld.edu.au | keebraparkshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aquinas College scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 36.7).
- •Aquinas College has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Keebra Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.8).
- •Keebra Park State High School is the larger school with 1,001 students compared with 805.
- •Keebra Park State High School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -12%).
- •Aquinas College is a catholic school while Keebra Park State High 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 Keebra Park State High School?
On the Success Index, Aquinas College ranks higher (60.3 vs 36.7 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 Keebra Park State High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ashmore and Southport in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aquinas College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Keebra Park State High School has 12.2.
How do Aquinas College and Keebra Park State High School rank in QLD?
Aquinas College is 62nd of 269 and Keebra Park State High School is 162nd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.