Holy Name Primary School vs Toowoomba West Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 600 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
Toowoomba West Special School
Newtown · Government special · Prep-6
140 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | Holy Name Primary School Toowoomba QLD | Toowoomba West Special School Newtown QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #401 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3059 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 148 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 58 | 42 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 3.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 37.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 42.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 27% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Newtown 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hntwb.catholic.edu.au/ | toowoombawestspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Name Primary School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 953), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toowoomba West Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 12.4).
- •Holy Name Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 140.
- •Toowoomba West Special School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -8%).
- •Holy Name Primary School is a catholic school while Toowoomba West Special 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 Toowoomba West Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Name Primary School and Toowoomba West Special School?
About 600 m 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 Toowoomba West Special School has 3.7.
How do Holy Name Primary School and Toowoomba West Special School rank in QLD?
Holy Name Primary School is 401st of 804 and Toowoomba West Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.