Aquinas College vs Queensland Academy for Health Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 902 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
Queensland Academy for Health Sciences
Southport · Government high school · 10-12
468 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Aquinas College Ashmore QLD | Queensland Academy for Health Sciences Southport QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 269 | #5 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #509 of 1,472 | #34 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 805 | 468 |
| Girls / boys | 407 / 398 | 274 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 143 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 116 | 154 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 45.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ashmore 4214 | Southport 4215 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aquinas.qld.edu.au | qahs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queensland Academy for Health Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (83.6 vs 60.3).
- •Queensland Academy for Health Sciences has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queensland Academy for Health Sciences has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.8).
- •Aquinas College is the larger school with 805 students compared with 468.
- •Queensland Academy for Health Sciences has grown faster over five years (11% vs -12%).
- •Aquinas College is a catholic school while Queensland Academy for Health Sciences 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 Queensland Academy for Health Sciences?
On the Success Index, Queensland Academy for Health Sciences ranks higher (83.6 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 Queensland Academy for Health Sciences?
About 902 m 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 Queensland Academy for Health Sciences has 10.4.
How do Aquinas College and Queensland Academy for Health Sciences rank in QLD?
Aquinas College is 62nd of 269 and Queensland Academy for Health Sciences is 5th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.