William Ross State High School
William Ross State High School is a government secondary school in Annandale, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 955, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 862 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Annandale QLD 4814. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How William Ross State High School compares
By ICSEA, William Ross State High School ranks 192nd of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Southern Cross Catholic College, a Catholic combined school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. William Ross State High School scores 955, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near William Ross State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs William Ross State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Cross Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Annandale | 0.2 km | 1048 | 93 higher | 1,479 |
| Wulguru State SchoolGovernment Primary · Wulguru | 1.6 km | 827 | 128 lower | 212 |
| Oonoonba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Idalia | 1.7 km | 995 | 40 higher | 525 |
| Annandale Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Annandale | 2.3 km | 1069 | 114 higher | 687 |
| Annandale State SchoolGovernment Primary · Annandale | 2.3 km | 1019 | 64 higher | 722 |
| St Joseph's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Mundingburra | 2.5 km | 1078 | 123 higher | 356 |
| Mundingburra State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mundingburra | 2.6 km | 965 | 10 higher | 506 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Ross State High School a government school?
Yes, William Ross State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does William Ross State High School offer?
William Ross State High School offers 7-12.
What is William Ross State High School's ICSEA score?
William Ross State High School has an ICSEA score of 955, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend William Ross State High School?
William Ross State High School has 862 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near William Ross State High School?
The nearest schools to William Ross State High School are Southern Cross Catholic College (0.2 km), Townsville Grammar School - Annandale Campus (0.8 km), Wulguru State School (1.6 km).
Where is William Ross State High School located?
William Ross State High School is located in Annandale, QLD 4814. Visit the school website at https://williamrossshs.eq.edu.au.