Aspley State High School vs Centenary Heights State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 107 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspley State High School
Aspley · Government high school · 7-12
1,144 students · ICSEA 1005
Centenary Heights State High School
Centenary Heights · Government high school · 7-12
1,738 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Aspley State High School Aspley QLD | Centenary Heights State High School Centenary Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 269 | #125 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #700 of 1,472 | #793 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,144 | 1,738 |
| Girls / boys | 511 / 633 | 875 / 863 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 245 | 280 |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | 262 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.5 | 136.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 55.8 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Aspley 4034 | Centenary Heights 4350 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | aspleyshs.eq.edu.au | centheigshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aspley State High School scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 47.2).
- •Centenary Heights State High School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Centenary Heights State High School is the larger school with 1,738 students compared with 1,144.
- •Aspley State High School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 1%).
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 Aspley State High School better than Centenary Heights State High School?
On the Success Index, Aspley State High School ranks higher (51.7 vs 47.2 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 Aspley State High School and Centenary Heights State High School?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Aspley and Centenary Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspley State High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Centenary Heights State High School has 12.7.
How do Aspley State High School and Centenary Heights State High School rank in QLD?
Aspley State High School is 102nd of 269 and Centenary Heights State High School is 125th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.