Livingstone Christian College vs Toogoolawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 631 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Livingstone Christian College
Ormeau · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,222 students · ICSEA 1043
Toogoolawa School
Ormeau · Independent special · 4-10
116 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Livingstone Christian College Ormeau QLD | Toogoolawa School Ormeau QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #734 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 4-10 |
| Students | 1,222 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 603 / 619 | 0 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 98 | 22 |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.2 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 22.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 16% |
| Suburb | Ormeau 4208 | Ormeau 4208 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.livingstone.qld.edu.au | www.toogoolawa.com.au |
The verdict
- •Livingstone Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toogoolawa School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 13.9).
- •Livingstone Christian College is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 116.
- •Livingstone Christian College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
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 Livingstone Christian College better than Toogoolawa 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 Livingstone Christian College and Toogoolawa School?
About 631 m in a straight line, between Ormeau and Ormeau in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Livingstone Christian College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toogoolawa School has 8.4.
How do Livingstone Christian College and Toogoolawa School rank in QLD?
Livingstone Christian College is 151st of 275 and Toogoolawa School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.