St Ignatius School vs Toowong State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 503 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Ignatius School
Toowong · Catholic primary · Prep-6
272 students · ICSEA 1158
Toowong State School
Toowong · Government primary · Prep-6
463 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | St Ignatius School Toowong QLD | Toowong State School Toowong QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #40 of 804 | #1 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #459 of 4,908 | #18 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 272 | 463 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 111 | 246 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1158 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 7.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 62.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 38.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Toowong 4066 | Toowong 4066 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stignatiustoowong.qld.edu.au | toowongss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Toowong State School scores higher on the Success Index (86.5 vs 76.1).
- •St Ignatius School has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1121), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toowong State School has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 15.9).
- •Toowong State School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 272.
- •Toowong State School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 5%).
- •St Ignatius School is a catholic school while Toowong 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 St Ignatius School better than Toowong State School?
On the Success Index, Toowong State School ranks higher (86.5 vs 76.1 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 St Ignatius School and Toowong State School?
About 503 m in a straight line, between Toowong and Toowong in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Ignatius School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toowong State School has 7.5.
How do St Ignatius School and Toowong State School rank in QLD?
St Ignatius School is 40th of 804 and Toowong State School is 1st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.