Darling Downs Adventist College vs St James Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 268 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darling Downs Adventist College
Toowoomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
362 students · ICSEA 1038
St James Lutheran College
Urraween · Independent combined · Prep-12
754 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Darling Downs Adventist College Toowoomba QLD | St James Lutheran College Urraween QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #94 of 275 | #154 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #498 of 1,259 | #744 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 362 | 754 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 201 | 382 / 372 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 49 | 77 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +84% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 54.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 39.1 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Urraween 4655 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ddcs.qld.edu.au | www.stjameslc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Darling Downs Adventist College scores higher on the Success Index (57.7 vs 45.8).
- •Darling Downs Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •St James Lutheran College is the larger school with 754 students compared with 362.
- •Darling Downs Adventist College has grown faster over five years (84% vs 8%).
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 Darling Downs Adventist College better than St James Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Darling Downs Adventist College ranks higher (57.7 vs 45.8 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 Darling Downs Adventist College and St James Lutheran College?
About 268 km in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Urraween in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darling Downs Adventist College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James Lutheran College has 13.8.
How do Darling Downs Adventist College and St James Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Darling Downs Adventist College is 94th of 275 and St James Lutheran College is 154th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.