Newtown State School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 299 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown State School
Newtown · Government primary · Prep-6
337 students · ICSEA 900
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
454 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Newtown State School Newtown QLD | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #686 of 804 | #273 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4515 of 4,908 | #2359 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 337 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 169 | 236 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 27.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 11% |
| Suburb | Newtown 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | newtownss.eq.edu.au | ollourdesps.schoolzineplus.com/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.6 vs 24.8).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newtown State School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.3).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 337.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -19%).
- •Newtown State School is a government school while Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a catholic 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 Newtown State School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School ranks higher (54.6 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 Newtown State School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
About 299 m in a straight line, between Newtown and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newtown State School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has 16.3.
How do Newtown State School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School rank in QLD?
Newtown State School is 686th of 804 and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 273rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.