Caloundra City Private School vs Toowoomba Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 139 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caloundra City Private School
Pelican Waters · Independent combined · Prep-12
228 students · ICSEA 1095
Toowoomba Grammar School
East Toowoomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,145 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Caloundra City Private School Pelican Waters QLD | Toowoomba Grammar School East Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 275 | #83 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #322 of 1,259 | #450 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 228 | 1,145 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 121 | 0 / 1,145 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 9 | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 165 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 104.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 67.9 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Pelican Waters 4551 | East Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ccps.qld.edu.au/ | www.twgs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caloundra City Private School scores higher on the Success Index (67.2 vs 60.8).
- •Toowoomba Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toowoomba Grammar School is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 228.
- •Caloundra City Private School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -4%).
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 Caloundra City Private School better than Toowoomba Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Caloundra City Private School ranks higher (67.2 vs 60.8 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 Caloundra City Private School and Toowoomba Grammar School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Pelican Waters and East Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caloundra City Private School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toowoomba Grammar School has 10.9.
How do Caloundra City Private School and Toowoomba Grammar School rank in QLD?
Caloundra City Private School is 54th of 275 and Toowoomba Grammar School is 83rd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.