Assumption College vs St Brendan's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 583 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Assumption College
Warwick · Catholic high school · 7-12
444 students · ICSEA 994
St Brendan's College
Yeppoon · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,034 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Assumption College Warwick QLD | St Brendan's College Yeppoon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 269 | #99 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #706 of 1,472 | #685 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 444 | 1,034 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 223 | 0 / 1,034 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | 184 |
| Year 12 cohort | 60 | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 81.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 58.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 15% |
| Suburb | Warwick 4370 | Yeppoon 4703 |
| Council area | Southern Downs | Livingstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.acwarwick.catholic.edu.au/ | www.sbc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (51.6 vs 52.4).
- •Assumption College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.8).
- •St Brendan's College is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 444.
- •St Brendan's College has grown faster over five years (36% 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 Assumption College better than St Brendan's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Assumption College and St Brendan's College?
About 583 km in a straight line, between Warwick and Yeppoon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Assumption College has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's College has 12.8.
How do Assumption College and St Brendan's College rank in QLD?
Assumption College is 103rd of 269 and St Brendan's College is 99th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.