Aquinas College
Aquinas College is a Catholic secondary school in Ashmore, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1058, it sits in the 71st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 805 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Ashmore QLD 4214. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Aquinas College compares
By ICSEA, Aquinas College ranks 45th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. Aquinas College scores 1058, above average.
Enrolment and location
Aquinas College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Ashmore
Aquinas College is located in Ashmore, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,581/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 12,415.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ashmore suburb profileSchools near Aquinas College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Aquinas College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Ashmore | 0.3 km | 1074 | 16 higher | 815 |
| Queensland Academy for Health SciencesGovernment Secondary · Southport | 0.9 km | 1109 | 51 higher | 468 |
| Ashmore State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashmore | 1.6 km | 1040 | 18 lower | 745 |
| Southport State SchoolGovernment Primary · Southport | 1.8 km | 1012 | 46 lower | 538 |
| Keebra Park State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Southport | 1.9 km | 968 | 90 lower | 1,001 |
| Southport Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Southport | 1.9 km | 1027 | 31 lower | 212 |
| Musgrave Hill State SchoolGovernment Primary · Southport | 2.0 km | 1028 | 30 lower | 636 |
| Trinity Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Ashmore | 2.1 km | 1086 | 28 higher | 1,322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aquinas College a government school?
No, Aquinas College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Aquinas College offer?
Aquinas College offers 7-12.
What is Aquinas College's ICSEA score?
Aquinas College has an ICSEA score of 1058, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Aquinas College?
Aquinas College has 805 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Aquinas College?
The nearest schools to Aquinas College are Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School (0.3 km), Queensland Academy for Health Sciences (0.9 km), Trinity Lutheran College (Cotlew Street Campus) (1.6 km).
Where is Aquinas College located?
Aquinas College is located in Ashmore, QLD 4214. Visit the school website at http://www.aquinas.qld.edu.au.