Rangeville State School vs Toowoomba Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rangeville State School
Rangeville · Government primary · Prep-6
723 students · ICSEA 1039
Toowoomba Grammar School
East Toowoomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,145 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Rangeville State School Rangeville QLD | Toowoomba Grammar School East Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #198 of 804 | #83 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1827 of 4,908 | #450 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 723 | 1,145 |
| Girls / boys | 346 / 377 | 0 / 1,145 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 165 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.6 | 104.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 67.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Rangeville 4350 | East Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | rangevilless.eq.edu.au | www.twgs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.2 vs 60.8).
- •Toowoomba Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toowoomba Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.6).
- •Toowoomba Grammar School is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 723.
- •Rangeville State School is a government school while Toowoomba Grammar School is an independent 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 Rangeville State School better than Toowoomba Grammar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rangeville State School and Toowoomba Grammar School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Rangeville and East Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rangeville State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toowoomba Grammar School has 10.9.
How do Rangeville State School and Toowoomba Grammar School rank in QLD?
Rangeville State School is 198th of 804 and Toowoomba Grammar School is 83rd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.