Australian Trade College North Brisbane vs The Industry School - Toowoomba
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 121 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Trade College North Brisbane
Scarborough · Independent high school · 11-12
286 students · ICSEA 1026
The Industry School - Toowoomba
Toowoomba City · Independent high school · 10-12
92 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Australian Trade College North Brisbane Scarborough QLD | The Industry School - Toowoomba Toowoomba City QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 269 | #90 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #679 of 1,472 | #637 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 286 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 228 | 27 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Scarborough 4020 | Toowoomba City 4350 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | tradecollege.com.au/ | theindustryschool.com.au/toowoomba-school/ |
The verdict
- •The Industry School - Toowoomba scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 52.8).
- •Australian Trade College North Brisbane has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Industry School - Toowoomba has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.2).
- •Australian Trade College North Brisbane is the larger school with 286 students compared with 92.
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 Australian Trade College North Brisbane better than The Industry School - Toowoomba?
On the Success Index, The Industry School - Toowoomba ranks higher (54.7 vs 52.8 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 Australian Trade College North Brisbane and The Industry School - Toowoomba?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toowoomba City in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Trade College North Brisbane has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Industry School - Toowoomba has 13.5.
How do Australian Trade College North Brisbane and The Industry School - Toowoomba rank in QLD?
Australian Trade College North Brisbane is 97th of 269 and The Industry School - Toowoomba is 90th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.