Harlaxton State School vs Toowoomba State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 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
Toowoomba State High School
Mount Lofty · Government high school · 7-12
775 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Harlaxton State School Harlaxton QLD | Toowoomba State High School Mount Lofty QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #699 of 804 | #208 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4557 of 4,908 | #1218 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 177 | 775 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 92 | 386 / 389 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 86 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 828 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 73.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 35.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 14% |
| Suburb | Harlaxton 4350 | Mount Lofty 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | harlaxtonss.eq.edu.au | toowoombashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Toowoomba State High School scores higher on the Success Index (28.5 vs 24.0).
- •Toowoomba State High School has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 828), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toowoomba State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.9).
- •Toowoomba State High School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 177.
- •Harlaxton State School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -12%).
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 Toowoomba State High School?
On the Success Index, Toowoomba State High School ranks higher (28.5 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 Toowoomba State High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Harlaxton and Mount Lofty in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harlaxton State School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toowoomba State High School has 10.5.
How do Harlaxton State School and Toowoomba State High School rank in QLD?
Harlaxton State School is 699th of 804 and Toowoomba State High School is 208th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.