Concordia Lutheran College vs The Glennie School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1.3 km 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
The Glennie School
Toowoomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
700 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Concordia Lutheran College Toowoomba QLD | The Glennie School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 275 | #103 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #548 of 1,259 | #541 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 664 | 700 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 351 | 700 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | 76 |
| Year 12 cohort | 42 | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.3 | 61.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 36.1 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.concordia.qld.edu.au | www.glennie.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.0 vs 55.5).
- •The Glennie School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Glennie School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.9).
- •The Glennie School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 664.
- •Concordia Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (19% vs -1%).
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 The Glennie School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Concordia Lutheran College and The Glennie School?
About 1.3 km 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 The Glennie School has 11.4.
How do Concordia Lutheran College and The Glennie School rank in QLD?
Concordia Lutheran College is 105th of 275 and The Glennie School is 103rd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.