Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School vs St Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 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 Mary's College
Toowoomba · Catholic combined · 5-12
930 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Toowoomba QLD | St Mary's College Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #273 of 804 | #176 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2359 of 4,908 | #841 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 454 | 930 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 218 | 0 / 930 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 159 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 73.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 40.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 8% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ollourdesps.schoolzineplus.com/ | www.stmaryscollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.6 vs 40.9).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.3).
- •St Mary's College is the larger school with 930 students compared with 454.
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 Mary's College?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 40.9 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 Mary's College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Toowoomba 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 Mary's College has 12.7.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and St Mary's College rank in QLD?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 273rd of 804 and St Mary's College is 176th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.