Mater Dei Primary School vs Toowoomba East State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 725 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Dei Primary School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
433 students · ICSEA 1116
Toowoomba East State School
East Toowoomba · Government primary · Prep-6
867 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Mater Dei Primary School Toowoomba QLD | Toowoomba East State School East Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 804 | #131 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1023 of 4,908 | #1320 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 433 | 867 |
| Girls / boys | 227 / 206 | 413 / 454 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 116 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.5 | 52.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | East Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mdpstwb.catholic.edu.au | toowoombaeastss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mater Dei Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.9 vs 66.7).
- •Mater Dei Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toowoomba East State School is the larger school with 867 students compared with 433.
- •Mater Dei Primary School is a catholic school while Toowoomba East 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 Mater Dei Primary School better than Toowoomba East State School?
On the Success Index, Mater Dei Primary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 66.7 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 Mater Dei Primary School and Toowoomba East State School?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Toowoomba and East Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mater Dei Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toowoomba East State School has 16.5.
How do Mater Dei Primary School and Toowoomba East State School rank in QLD?
Mater Dei Primary School is 103rd of 804 and Toowoomba East State School is 131st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.