St Mary's School vs Warwick Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 458 m 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
Warwick Central State School
Warwick · Government primary · Prep-6
155 students · ICSEA 863
| Measure | St Mary's School Warwick QLD | Warwick Central State School Warwick QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #400 of 804 | #745 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3055 of 4,908 | #4749 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 321 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 169 | 69 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 863 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 35% |
| Suburb | Warwick 4370 | Warwick 4370 |
| Council area | Southern Downs | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.smwarwick.catholic.edu.au/ | warwickcentralss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (45.4 vs 20.6).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 863), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warwick Central State School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.7).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 155.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -29%).
- •St Mary's School 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 St Mary's School better than Warwick Central State School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (45.4 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 St Mary's School and Warwick Central State School?
About 458 m 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 Warwick Central State School has 11.2.
How do St Mary's School and Warwick Central State School rank in QLD?
St Mary's School is 400th of 804 and Warwick Central State School is 745th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.