St Joseph's College vs Toowoomba Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's College
Rangeville · Catholic high school · 7-12
913 students · ICSEA 1044
Toowoomba Grammar School
East Toowoomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,145 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | St Joseph's College Rangeville QLD | Toowoomba Grammar School East Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 269 | #83 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #506 of 1,472 | #450 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 913 | 1,145 |
| Girls / boys | 506 / 407 | 0 / 1,145 |
| Foundation intake | – | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 164 | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | 142 | 165 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.7 | 104.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 67.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Rangeville 4350 | East Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjc.qld.edu.au | www.twgs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.5 vs 60.8).
- •Toowoomba Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toowoomba Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.7).
- •Toowoomba Grammar School is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 913.
- •St Joseph's College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -4%).
- •St Joseph's College is a catholic 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 St Joseph's College 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 St Joseph's College and Toowoomba Grammar School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Rangeville and East Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toowoomba Grammar School has 10.9.
How do St Joseph's College and Toowoomba Grammar School rank in QLD?
St Joseph's College is 61st of 269 and Toowoomba Grammar School is 83rd of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.