Harristown State High School vs The Glennie School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harristown State High School
Harristown · Government high school · 7-12
1,641 students · ICSEA 929
The Glennie School
Toowoomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
700 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Harristown State High School Harristown QLD | The Glennie School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #243 of 269 | #103 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1363 of 1,472 | #541 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,641 | 700 |
| Girls / boys | 854 / 787 | 700 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 304 | 76 |
| Year 12 cohort | 203 | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 135.1 | 61.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.1 | 36.1 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 8% |
| Suburb | Harristown 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | harristownshs.eq.edu.au | www.glennie.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Glennie School scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 22.9).
- •The Glennie School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Glennie School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.1).
- •Harristown State High School is the larger school with 1,641 students compared with 700.
- •The Glennie School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -10%).
- •Harristown State High School is a government school while The Glennie School 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 Harristown State High School better than The Glennie School?
On the Success Index, The Glennie School ranks higher (55.5 vs 22.9 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 Harristown State High School and The Glennie School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Harristown and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harristown State High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Glennie School has 11.4.
How do Harristown State High School and The Glennie School rank in QLD?
Harristown State High School is 243rd of 269 and The Glennie School is 103rd of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.