Gabbinbar State School vs St Thomas More's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gabbinbar State School
Centenary Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1010
St Thomas More's Primary School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
319 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Gabbinbar State School Centenary Heights QLD | St Thomas More's Primary School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #302 of 804 | #366 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2534 of 4,908 | #2877 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 356 | 319 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 177 | 141 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Centenary Heights 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gabbinbarss.eq.edu.au | www.stmtwb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gabbinbar State School scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 47.5).
- •St Thomas More's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gabbinbar State School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.8).
- •Gabbinbar State School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 319.
- •Gabbinbar State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -26%).
- •Gabbinbar State School is a government school while St Thomas More's Primary School is a catholic 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 Gabbinbar State School better than St Thomas More's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gabbinbar State School ranks higher (52.3 vs 47.5 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 Gabbinbar State School and St Thomas More's Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Centenary Heights and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gabbinbar State School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More's Primary School has 15.8.
How do Gabbinbar State School and St Thomas More's Primary School rank in QLD?
Gabbinbar State School is 302nd of 804 and St Thomas More's Primary School is 366th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.