Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School vs Queensland Academy for Health Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 652 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School
Ashmore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
815 students · ICSEA 1074
Queensland Academy for Health Sciences
Southport · Government high school · 10-12
468 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School Ashmore QLD | Queensland Academy for Health Sciences Southport QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #192 of 804 | #5 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1784 of 4,908 | #34 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 815 | 468 |
| Girls / boys | 405 / 410 | 274 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 112 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 154 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 45.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ashmore 4214 | Southport 4215 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gaps.qld.edu.au | qahs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queensland Academy for Health Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (83.6 vs 61.6).
- •Queensland Academy for Health Sciences has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queensland Academy for Health Sciences has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 18.0).
- •Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 815 students compared with 468.
- •Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Queensland Academy for Health Sciences 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 Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School better than Queensland Academy for Health Sciences?
On the Success Index, Queensland Academy for Health Sciences ranks higher (83.6 vs 61.6 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 Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School and Queensland Academy for Health Sciences?
About 652 m in a straight line, between Ashmore and Southport in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queensland Academy for Health Sciences has 10.4.
How do Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School and Queensland Academy for Health Sciences rank in QLD?
Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School is 192nd of 804 and Queensland Academy for Health Sciences is 5th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.