Aquinas College

Ashmore, Queensland · Catholic · Co-ed · Year 7 to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Ranked 3rd among Catholic co-ed schools in QueenslandLeading tier

S360 score: 76.8%

Aquinas College is a co-educational, Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Ashmore, Queensland. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Personal Development.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1214 / 20Trusted

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways12 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support16 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development18 / 20Elite

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports15 / 20Leading

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture14 / 20Trusted

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections17 / 20Distinguished

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability15 / 20Leading

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Year 7 to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
809
Student:teacher ratio
12.5:1
Location
Ashmore, Queensland
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

105858 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    535(-31)
    Writing
    542(-27)
    Spelling
    532(-28)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    541(-28)
    Numeracy
    542(-34)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    563(-33)
    Writing
    575(-36)
    Spelling
    565(-21)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    549(-45)
    Numeracy
    557(-48)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $5,604
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $5,604
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $5,604
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $5,604
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $6,056
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $6,056
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Aquinas College teach?

Aquinas College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is Aquinas College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Aquinas College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Aquinas College in?

Aquinas College is classified as Catholic.

Does Aquinas College offer boarding?

No, Aquinas College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Aquinas College?

Aquinas College has 809 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Aquinas College?

Aquinas College's student to teacher ratio is 12.5 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Aquinas College sit in?

Aquinas College sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is Aquinas College's strongest area on Schools360?

Aquinas College's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Aquinas College rank?

Aquinas College ranks 3rd among Catholic co-ed schools in Queensland.

Where is Aquinas College located?

Aquinas College is located in Ashmore, Queensland.