Downlands College vs Good Samaritan College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 376 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Downlands College
Toowoomba · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,187 students · ICSEA 1060
Good Samaritan College
Toowoomba · Catholic special · 7-12
79 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Downlands College Toowoomba QLD | Good Samaritan College Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #368 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,187 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 574 / 613 | 43 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 129 | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | 171 | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.1 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.7 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 20% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.downlands.qld.edu.au/ | www.gsctwb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Downlands College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Downlands College is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 79.
- •Good Samaritan College has grown faster over five years (61% vs 32%).
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 Downlands College better than Good Samaritan College?
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 Downlands College and Good Samaritan College?
About 376 m in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Downlands College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good Samaritan College has 11.3.
How do Downlands College and Good Samaritan College rank in QLD?
Downlands College is 66th of 275 and Good Samaritan College is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.