Concordia Lutheran College vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 587 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Concordia Lutheran College
Toowoomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
664 students · ICSEA 1066
St Anthony's School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Concordia Lutheran College Toowoomba QLD | St Anthony's School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 275 | #371 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #548 of 1,259 | #2900 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 664 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 351 | 120 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 42 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.3 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 15% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.concordia.qld.edu.au | www.sastwb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Concordia Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (55.0 vs 47.2).
- •Concordia Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Concordia Lutheran College is the larger school with 664 students compared with 234.
- •Concordia Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (19% vs -5%).
- •Concordia Lutheran College is a independent school while St Anthony's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Concordia Lutheran College better than St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, Concordia Lutheran College ranks higher (55.0 vs 47.2 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 Concordia Lutheran College and St Anthony's School?
About 587 m in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Concordia Lutheran College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 12.4.
How do Concordia Lutheran College and St Anthony's School rank in QLD?
Concordia Lutheran College is 105th of 275 and St Anthony's School is 371st of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.