Centenary Heights State High School vs St Thomas More's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 210 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Centenary Heights State High School
Centenary Heights · Government high school · 7-12
1,738 students · ICSEA 1006
St Thomas More's Primary School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
319 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Centenary Heights State High School Centenary Heights QLD | St Thomas More's Primary School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 269 | #366 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #793 of 1,472 | #2877 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,738 | 319 |
| Girls / boys | 875 / 863 | 141 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 280 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 262 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 136.4 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.8 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Centenary Heights 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | centheigshs.eq.edu.au | www.stmtwb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (47.2 vs 47.5).
- •St Thomas More's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Centenary Heights State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.8).
- •Centenary Heights State High School is the larger school with 1,738 students compared with 319.
- •Centenary Heights State High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -26%).
- •Centenary Heights State High School is a government school while St Thomas More's Primary School is a catholic 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 Centenary Heights State High School better than St Thomas More's Primary School?
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 Centenary Heights State High School and St Thomas More's Primary School?
About 210 m in a straight line, between Centenary Heights and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Centenary Heights State High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More's Primary School has 15.8.
How do Centenary Heights State High School and St Thomas More's Primary School rank in QLD?
Centenary Heights State High School is 125th of 269 and St Thomas More's Primary School is 366th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.