Newtown State School vs St Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 764 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
St Mary's College
Toowoomba · Catholic combined · 5-12
930 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Newtown State School Newtown QLD | St Mary's College Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #686 of 804 | #176 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4515 of 4,908 | #841 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 337 | 930 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 169 | 0 / 930 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 159 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 73.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 40.2 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 8% |
| Suburb | Newtown 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | newtownss.eq.edu.au | www.stmaryscollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College scores higher on the Success Index (40.9 vs 24.8).
- •St Mary's College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newtown State School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •St Mary's College is the larger school with 930 students compared with 337.
- •St Mary's College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -19%).
- •Newtown State School is a government school while St Mary's College 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 St Mary's College?
On the Success Index, St Mary's College ranks higher (40.9 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 St Mary's College?
About 764 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 St Mary's College has 12.7.
How do Newtown State School and St Mary's College rank in QLD?
Newtown State School is 686th of 804 and St Mary's College is 176th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.