Harlaxton State School vs Holy Name Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harlaxton State School
Harlaxton · Government primary · Prep-6
177 students · ICSEA 828
Holy Name Primary School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
148 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Harlaxton State School Harlaxton QLD | Holy Name Primary School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #699 of 804 | #401 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4557 of 4,908 | #3059 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 177 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 92 | 90 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 828 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 11.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 17% |
| Suburb | Harlaxton 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | harlaxtonss.eq.edu.au | www.hntwb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Name Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.3 vs 24.0).
- •Holy Name Primary School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 828), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harlaxton State School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.4).
- •Harlaxton State School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 148.
- •Harlaxton State School is a government school while Holy Name 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 Harlaxton State School better than Holy Name Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Name Primary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 24.0 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 Harlaxton State School and Holy Name Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Harlaxton and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harlaxton State School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Name Primary School has 12.4.
How do Harlaxton State School and Holy Name Primary School rank in QLD?
Harlaxton State School is 699th of 804 and Holy Name Primary School is 401st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.