St Mary's School vs The SCOTS PGC College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Warwick · Catholic primary · Prep-6
321 students · ICSEA 1002
The SCOTS PGC College
Warwick · Independent combined · Prep-12
470 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | St Mary's School Warwick QLD | The SCOTS PGC College Warwick QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #400 of 804 | #143 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3055 of 4,908 | #704 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 321 | 470 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 169 | 235 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 45 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 45.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 11% |
| Suburb | Warwick 4370 | Warwick 4370 |
| Council area | Southern Downs | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.smwarwick.catholic.edu.au/ | scotspgc.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •The SCOTS PGC College scores higher on the Success Index (47.7 vs 45.4).
- •The SCOTS PGC College has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The SCOTS PGC College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.7).
- •The SCOTS PGC College is the larger school with 470 students compared with 321.
- •The SCOTS PGC College has grown faster over five years (18% vs 3%).
- •St Mary's School is a catholic school while The SCOTS PGC College is an independent 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 St Mary's School better than The SCOTS PGC College?
On the Success Index, The SCOTS PGC College ranks higher (47.7 vs 45.4 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 St Mary's School and The SCOTS PGC College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Warwick and Warwick in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The SCOTS PGC College has 10.4.
How do St Mary's School and The SCOTS PGC College rank in QLD?
St Mary's School is 400th of 804 and The SCOTS PGC College is 143rd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.