Assumption College vs Warwick Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 889 m 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
Warwick Central State School
Warwick · Government primary · Prep-6
155 students · ICSEA 863
| Measure | Assumption College Warwick QLD | Warwick Central State School Warwick QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 269 | #745 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #706 of 1,472 | #4749 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 444 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 223 | 69 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | – | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 60 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 863 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 35% |
| Suburb | Warwick 4370 | Warwick 4370 |
| Council area | Southern Downs | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.acwarwick.catholic.edu.au/ | warwickcentralss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Assumption College scores higher on the Success Index (51.6 vs 20.6).
- •Assumption College has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 863), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Assumption College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.2).
- •Assumption College is the larger school with 444 students compared with 155.
- •Assumption College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -29%).
- •Assumption College is a catholic school while Warwick Central 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 Assumption College better than Warwick Central State School?
On the Success Index, Assumption College ranks higher (51.6 vs 20.6 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 Assumption College and Warwick Central State School?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Warwick and Warwick in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Assumption College has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warwick Central State School has 11.2.
How do Assumption College and Warwick Central State School rank in QLD?
Assumption College is 103rd of 269 and Warwick Central State School is 745th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.