Sacred Heart Primary School vs Wilsonton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 990 m 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
Wilsonton State School
Wilsonton · Government primary · Prep-6
438 students · ICSEA 893
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Toowoomba QLD | Wilsonton State School Wilsonton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #418 of 804 | #679 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3136 of 4,908 | #4474 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 246 | 438 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 140 | 195 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 893 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 40.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 25.6 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 29% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Wilsonton 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sacredhearttwb.catholic.edu.au/ | wilsontonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 25.3).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 893), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wilsonton State School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.4).
- •Wilsonton State School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 246.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -16%).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is a catholic school while Wilsonton State School is a government 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 Sacred Heart Primary School better than Wilsonton State School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (44.3 vs 25.3 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 Wilsonton State School?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Wilsonton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilsonton State School has 10.7.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and Wilsonton State School rank in QLD?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 418th of 804 and Wilsonton State School is 679th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.