Ashmore State School vs Benowa State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashmore State School
Ashmore · Government primary · Prep-6
745 students · ICSEA 1040
Benowa State High School
Benowa · Government high school · 7-12
2,129 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Ashmore State School Ashmore QLD | Benowa State High School Benowa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #306 of 804 | #36 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2557 of 4,908 | #385 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 745 | 2,129 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 390 | 1,113 / 1,016 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 405 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 309 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.0 | 152.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 55.2 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ashmore 4214 | Benowa 4217 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashmoress.eq.edu.au | benowashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Benowa State High School scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 52.0).
- •Benowa State High School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Benowa State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.9).
- •Benowa State High School is the larger school with 2,129 students compared with 745.
- •Benowa State High School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -16%).
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 Ashmore State School better than Benowa State High School?
On the Success Index, Benowa State High School ranks higher (65.7 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 Ashmore State School and Benowa State High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ashmore and Benowa in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashmore State School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Benowa State High School has 13.9.
How do Ashmore State School and Benowa State High School rank in QLD?
Ashmore State School is 306th of 804 and Benowa State High School is 36th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.