Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School vs St Ursula's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 805 m 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 Ursula's College
Toowoomba · Catholic high school · 7-12
401 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Toowoomba QLD | St Ursula's College Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #273 of 804 | #73 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2359 of 4,908 | #552 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 454 | 401 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 218 | 401 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 57 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 36.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 11% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ollourdesps.schoolzineplus.com/ | www.st-ursula.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Ursula's College scores higher on the Success Index (58.5 vs 54.6).
- •St Ursula's College has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Ursula's College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.3).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 401.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -20%).
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 Ursula's College?
On the Success Index, St Ursula's College ranks higher (58.5 vs 54.6 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 Ursula's College?
About 805 m 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 Ursula's College has 11.1.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and St Ursula's College rank in QLD?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 273rd of 804 and St Ursula's College is 73rd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.