The School of Total Education vs Warwick State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
The School of Total Education
Warwick · Independent combined · Prep-12
122 students · ICSEA 985
Warwick State High School
Warwick · Government high school · 7-12
702 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | The School of Total Education Warwick QLD | Warwick State High School Warwick QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 275 | #210 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #802 of 1,259 | #1228 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 122 | 702 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 58 | 348 / 354 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 65.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 34.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 25% |
| Suburb | Warwick 4370 | Warwick 4370 |
| Council area | Southern Downs | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sote.qld.edu.au | warwickshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The School of Total Education scores higher on the Success Index (43.1 vs 28.2).
- •The School of Total Education has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The School of Total Education has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.7).
- •Warwick State High School is the larger school with 702 students compared with 122.
- •The School of Total Education has grown faster over five years (13% vs -13%).
- •The School of Total Education is a independent school while Warwick State High 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 The School of Total Education better than Warwick State High School?
On the Success Index, The School of Total Education ranks higher (43.1 vs 28.2 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 The School of Total Education and Warwick State High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Warwick and Warwick in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
The School of Total Education has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warwick State High School has 10.7.
How do The School of Total Education and Warwick State High School rank in QLD?
The School of Total Education is 167th of 275 and Warwick State High School is 210th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.