Canterbury College vs Ming-De International School Toowoomba
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 130 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury College
Waterford · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,502 students · ICSEA 1076
Ming-De International School Toowoomba
Westbrook · Independent combined · 1-7
19 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Canterbury College Waterford QLD | Ming-De International School Toowoomba Westbrook QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #419 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 1-7 |
| Students | 1,502 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 767 / 735 | 8 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | 2 |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.7 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.3 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Waterford 4133 | Westbrook 4350 |
| Council area | Logan | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.canterbury.qld.edu.au/ | www.ming-de.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ming-De International School Toowoomba scores higher on the Success Index (69.2 vs 62.2).
- •Canterbury College has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canterbury College is the larger school with 1,502 students compared with 19.
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 Canterbury College better than Ming-De International School Toowoomba?
On the Success Index, Ming-De International School Toowoomba ranks higher (69.2 vs 62.2 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 Canterbury College and Ming-De International School Toowoomba?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Westbrook in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Canterbury College and Ming-De International School Toowoomba rank in QLD?
Canterbury College is 77th of 275 and Ming-De International School Toowoomba is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.