Holy Name Primary School vs St Ursula's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 714 m 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
St Ursula's College
Toowoomba · Catholic high school · 7-12
401 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Holy Name Primary School Toowoomba QLD | St Ursula's College Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #401 of 804 | #73 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3059 of 4,908 | #552 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 148 | 401 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 58 | 401 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 57 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 36.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 11% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hntwb.catholic.edu.au/ | www.st-ursula.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Ursula's College scores higher on the Success Index (58.5 vs 45.3).
- •St Ursula's College has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Ursula's College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.4).
- •St Ursula's College is the larger school with 401 students compared with 148.
- •Holy Name Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -20%).
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 St Ursula's College?
On the Success Index, St Ursula's College ranks higher (58.5 vs 45.3 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 St Ursula's College?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Name Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ursula's College has 11.1.
How do Holy Name Primary School and St Ursula's College rank in QLD?
Holy Name Primary School is 401st of 804 and St Ursula's College is 73rd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.