Newtown State School vs St Ursula's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 659 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 Ursula's College
Toowoomba · Catholic high school · 7-12
401 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Newtown State School Newtown QLD | St Ursula's College Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #686 of 804 | #73 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4515 of 4,908 | #552 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 337 | 401 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 169 | 401 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 57 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 36.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 25.8 |
| 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 | www.st-ursula.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Ursula's College scores higher on the Success Index (58.5 vs 24.8).
- •St Ursula's College has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Ursula's College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •St Ursula's College is the larger school with 401 students compared with 337.
- •Newtown State School is a government school while St Ursula'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 Ursula's College?
On the Success Index, St Ursula's College ranks higher (58.5 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 Ursula's College?
About 659 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 Ursula's College has 11.1.
How do Newtown State School and St Ursula's College rank in QLD?
Newtown State School is 686th of 804 and St Ursula's College is 73rd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.