Good Samaritan College vs Toowoomba State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Samaritan College
Toowoomba · Catholic special · 7-12
79 students · ICSEA 950
Toowoomba State High School
Mount Lofty · Government high school · 7-12
775 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Good Samaritan College Toowoomba QLD | Toowoomba State High School Mount Lofty QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #208 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1218 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 79 | 775 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 36 | 386 / 389 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | 86 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +61% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 73.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 35.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 14% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Mount Lofty 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gsctwb.catholic.edu.au/ | toowoombashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Samaritan College has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toowoomba State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.3).
- •Toowoomba State High School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 79.
- •Good Samaritan College has grown faster over five years (61% vs -12%).
- •Good Samaritan College is a catholic school while Toowoomba State High 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 Good Samaritan College better than Toowoomba State High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Good Samaritan College and Toowoomba State High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Mount Lofty in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Samaritan College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toowoomba State High School has 10.5.
How do Good Samaritan College and Toowoomba State High School rank in QLD?
Good Samaritan College is unranked and Toowoomba State High School is 208th of 269 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.