Assisi Catholic College vs Highland Reserve State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Assisi Catholic College
Upper Coomera · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,516 students · ICSEA 1055
Highland Reserve State School
Upper Coomera · Government primary · Prep-6
899 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Assisi Catholic College Upper Coomera QLD | Highland Reserve State School Upper Coomera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 275 | #275 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #722 of 1,259 | #2373 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,516 | 899 |
| Girls / boys | 749 / 767 | 475 / 424 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 126 |
| Year 7 cohort | 176 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.6 | 63.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.1 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Upper Coomera 4209 | Upper Coomera 4209 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.assisi.qld.edu.au | highlandreservess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Highland Reserve State School scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 46.9).
- •Assisi Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Assisi Catholic College is the larger school with 1,516 students compared with 899.
- •Assisi Catholic College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -5%).
- •Assisi Catholic College is a catholic school while Highland Reserve State 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 Assisi Catholic College better than Highland Reserve State School?
On the Success Index, Highland Reserve State School ranks higher (54.4 vs 46.9 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 Assisi Catholic College and Highland Reserve State School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Upper Coomera and Upper Coomera in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Assisi Catholic College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Highland Reserve State School has 14.2.
How do Assisi Catholic College and Highland Reserve State School rank in QLD?
Assisi Catholic College is 146th of 275 and Highland Reserve State School is 275th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.