Ferny Grove State School vs Toowoomba East State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 97 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ferny Grove State School
Ferny Grove · Government primary · Prep-6
668 students · ICSEA 1066
Toowoomba East State School
East Toowoomba · Government primary · Prep-6
867 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Ferny Grove State School Ferny Grove QLD | Toowoomba East State School East Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #191 of 804 | #131 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1783 of 4,908 | #1320 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 668 | 867 |
| Girls / boys | 324 / 344 | 413 / 454 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 116 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.8 | 52.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Ferny Grove 4055 | East Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | fernygrovess.eq.edu.au | toowoombaeastss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Toowoomba East State School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 61.6).
- •Toowoomba East State School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ferny Grove State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.5).
- •Toowoomba East State School is the larger school with 867 students compared with 668.
- •Toowoomba East State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -23%).
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 Ferny Grove State School better than Toowoomba East State School?
On the Success Index, Toowoomba East State School ranks higher (66.7 vs 61.6 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 Ferny Grove State School and Toowoomba East State School?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Ferny Grove and East Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ferny Grove State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toowoomba East State School has 16.5.
How do Ferny Grove State School and Toowoomba East State School rank in QLD?
Ferny Grove State School is 191st of 804 and Toowoomba East State School is 131st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.