Sacred Heart Primary School vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Primary School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 998
St Anthony's School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Toowoomba QLD | St Anthony's School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #418 of 804 | #371 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3136 of 4,908 | #2900 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 246 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 140 | 120 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 15% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sacredhearttwb.catholic.edu.au/ | www.sastwb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School scores higher on the Success Index (47.2 vs 44.3).
- •St Anthony's School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.4).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 234.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -5%).
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 Sacred Heart Primary School better than St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's School ranks higher (47.2 vs 44.3 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 Sacred Heart Primary School and St Anthony's School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 12.4.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and St Anthony's School rank in QLD?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 418th of 804 and St Anthony's School is 371st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.