Holy Name Primary School vs Newtown State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Name Primary School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
148 students · ICSEA 987
Newtown State School
Newtown · Government primary · Prep-6
337 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Holy Name Primary School Toowoomba QLD | Newtown State School Newtown QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #401 of 804 | #686 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3059 of 4,908 | #4515 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 148 | 337 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 58 | 168 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 25% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Newtown 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hntwb.catholic.edu.au/ | newtownss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Name Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.3 vs 24.8).
- •Holy Name Primary School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newtown State School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 148.
- •Holy Name Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -19%).
- •Holy Name Primary School is a catholic school while Newtown State 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 Holy Name Primary School better than Newtown State School?
On the Success Index, Holy Name Primary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 24.8 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 Holy Name Primary School and Newtown State School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Newtown in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Name Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newtown State School has 12.1.
How do Holy Name Primary School and Newtown State School rank in QLD?
Holy Name Primary School is 401st of 804 and Newtown State School is 686th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.