St Mary's School vs Warwick West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.6 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
Warwick West State School
Warwick · Government primary · Prep-6
530 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | St Mary's School Warwick QLD | Warwick West State School Warwick QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #400 of 804 | #554 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3055 of 4,908 | #3904 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 321 | 530 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 169 | 248 / 282 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 37.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 20% |
| Suburb | Warwick 4370 | Warwick 4370 |
| Council area | Southern Downs | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.smwarwick.catholic.edu.au/ | warwickwestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (45.4 vs 33.2).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warwick West State School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.7).
- •Warwick West State School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 321.
- •St Mary's School is a catholic school while Warwick West 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 West State School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (45.4 vs 33.2 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 West State School?
About 1.6 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 Warwick West State School has 14.1.
How do St Mary's School and Warwick West State School rank in QLD?
St Mary's School is 400th of 804 and Warwick West State School is 554th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.