Fairholme College vs The Springfield Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 92 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairholme College
Toowoomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
849 students · ICSEA 1110
The Springfield Anglican College
Springfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,124 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Fairholme College Toowoomba QLD | The Springfield Anglican College Springfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 275 | #59 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #244 of 1,259 | #335 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 849 | 1,124 |
| Girls / boys | 849 / 0 | 612 / 512 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 119 | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | 121 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1110 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.3 | 85.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.2 | 50.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Springfield 4300 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fairholme.qld.edu.au | tsac.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fairholme College scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 66.5).
- •Fairholme College has the higher ICSEA (1110 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairholme College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.1).
- •The Springfield Anglican College is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 849.
- •Fairholme College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 5%).
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 Fairholme College better than The Springfield Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Fairholme College ranks higher (70.9 vs 66.5 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 Fairholme College and The Springfield Anglican College?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Springfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairholme College has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Springfield Anglican College has 13.1.
How do Fairholme College and The Springfield Anglican College rank in QLD?
Fairholme College is 28th of 275 and The Springfield Anglican College is 59th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.