Gowrie State School vs Toowoomba Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 5.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gowrie State School
Gowrie Junction · Government primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 1013
Toowoomba Christian College
Highfields · Independent combined · Prep-12
810 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Gowrie State School Gowrie Junction QLD | Toowoomba Christian College Highfields QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #318 of 804 | #100 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2638 of 4,908 | #531 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 210 | 810 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 109 | 397 / 413 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 53.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 41.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 3% |
| Suburb | Gowrie Junction 4352 | Highfields 4352 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gowriess.eq.edu.au | www.tccollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Toowoomba Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 50.8).
- •Toowoomba Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gowrie State School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.3).
- •Toowoomba Christian College is the larger school with 810 students compared with 210.
- •Toowoomba Christian College has grown faster over five years (14% vs 6%).
- •Gowrie State School is a government school while Toowoomba Christian College is an independent 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 Gowrie State School better than Toowoomba Christian College?
On the Success Index, Toowoomba Christian College ranks higher (56.0 vs 50.8 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 Gowrie State School and Toowoomba Christian College?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Gowrie Junction and Highfields in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gowrie State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toowoomba Christian College has 15.3.
How do Gowrie State School and Toowoomba Christian College rank in QLD?
Gowrie State School is 318th of 804 and Toowoomba Christian College is 100th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.