Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 81 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
454 students · ICSEA 1029
St Joseph's School
North Ipswich · Catholic primary · Prep-6
390 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Toowoomba QLD | St Joseph's School North Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #273 of 804 | #285 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2359 of 4,908 | #2451 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 454 | 390 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 218 | 185 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 6% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | North Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | ollourdesps.schoolzineplus.com/ | www.stjosephsnorthipswich.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.6 vs 53.5).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.2).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 390.
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 Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 53.5 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Toowoomba and North Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 17.2.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 273rd of 804 and St Joseph's School is 285th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.