Bowen State High School vs Warwick State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 991 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bowen State High School
Bowen · Government high school · 7-12
679 students · ICSEA 919
Warwick State High School
Warwick · Government high school · 7-12
702 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Bowen State High School Bowen QLD | Warwick State High School Warwick QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 269 | #210 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1341 of 1,472 | #1228 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 679 | 702 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 351 | 348 / 354 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 138 | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | 80 | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.6 | 65.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 34.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 25% |
| Suburb | Bowen 4805 | Warwick 4370 |
| Council area | Whitsunday | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bowenshs.eq.edu.au | warwickshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Warwick State High School scores higher on the Success Index (28.2 vs 23.6).
- •Warwick State High School has the higher ICSEA (920 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warwick State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.2).
- •Warwick State High School is the larger school with 702 students compared with 679.
- •Bowen State High School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -13%).
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 Bowen State High School better than Warwick State High School?
On the Success Index, Warwick State High School ranks higher (28.2 vs 23.6 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 Bowen State High School and Warwick State High School?
About 991 km in a straight line, between Bowen and Warwick in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bowen State High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warwick State High School has 10.7.
How do Bowen State High School and Warwick State High School rank in QLD?
Bowen State High School is 238th of 269 and Warwick State High School is 210th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.