Downlands College vs St Augustine's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 93 km 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
St Augustine's College
Augustine Heights · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,555 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Downlands College Toowoomba QLD | St Augustine's College Augustine Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 275 | #138 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #368 of 1,259 | #680 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,187 | 1,555 |
| Girls / boys | 574 / 613 | 823 / 732 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | 129 | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | 171 | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.1 | 100.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.7 | 42.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Augustine Heights 4300 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.downlands.qld.edu.au/ | www.stac.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Downlands College scores higher on the Success Index (64.9 vs 48.6).
- •Downlands College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Downlands College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.5).
- •St Augustine's College is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 1,187.
- •Downlands College has grown faster over five years (32% vs 6%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Chermside
Frequently asked questions
Is Downlands College better than St Augustine's College?
On the Success Index, Downlands College ranks higher (64.9 vs 48.6 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 St Augustine's College?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Augustine Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Downlands College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's College has 15.5.
How do Downlands College and St Augustine's College rank in QLD?
Downlands College is 66th of 275 and St Augustine's College is 138th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.