Downlands College vs Harlaxton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 622 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
Harlaxton State School
Harlaxton · Government primary · Prep-6
177 students · ICSEA 828
| Measure | Downlands College Toowoomba QLD | Harlaxton State School Harlaxton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 275 | #699 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #368 of 1,259 | #4557 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,187 | 177 |
| Girls / boys | 574 / 613 | 85 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 129 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 171 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 828 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.1 | 14.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.7 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 34% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Harlaxton 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.downlands.qld.edu.au/ | harlaxtonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Downlands College scores higher on the Success Index (64.9 vs 24.0).
- •Downlands College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 828), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Downlands College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.9).
- •Downlands College is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 177.
- •Downlands College has grown faster over five years (32% vs -6%).
- •Downlands College is a catholic school while Harlaxton State School is a government 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 Downlands College better than Harlaxton State School?
On the Success Index, Downlands College ranks higher (64.9 vs 24.0 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 Downlands College and Harlaxton State School?
About 622 m in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Harlaxton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Downlands College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harlaxton State School has 11.9.
How do Downlands College and Harlaxton State School rank in QLD?
Downlands College is 66th of 275 and Harlaxton State School is 699th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.