Ascot State School vs St Margaret's Anglican Girls School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 659 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ascot State School
Ascot · Government primary · Prep-6
631 students · ICSEA 1138
St Margaret's Anglican Girls School
Ascot · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,436 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Ascot State School Ascot QLD | St Margaret's Anglican Girls School Ascot QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 804 | #14 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1003 of 4,908 | #163 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 631 | 1,436 |
| Girls / boys | 299 / 332 | 1,436 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 111 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 149 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.2 | 106.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 85.1 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ascot 4007 | Ascot 4007 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ascotss.eq.edu.au | www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 70.1).
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.1).
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 631.
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -17%).
- •Ascot State School is a government school while St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is an independent 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 Ascot State School better than St Margaret's Anglican Girls School?
On the Success Index, St Margaret's Anglican Girls School ranks higher (76.5 vs 70.1 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 Ascot State School and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School?
About 659 m in a straight line, between Ascot and Ascot in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ascot State School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has 13.4.
How do Ascot State School and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School rank in QLD?
Ascot State School is 98th of 804 and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is 14th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.