St Mary's College vs St Saviour's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's College
Toowoomba · Catholic combined · 5-12
930 students · ICSEA 1017
St Saviour's Primary School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
486 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | St Mary's College Toowoomba QLD | St Saviour's Primary School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 275 | #244 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #841 of 1,259 | #2145 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 930 | 486 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 930 | 271 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | – | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 159 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.0 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stmaryscollege.com/ | www.sspstwb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Saviour's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.2 vs 40.9).
- •St Saviour's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.8).
- •St Mary's College is the larger school with 930 students compared with 486.
- •St Saviour's Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 6%).
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 Mary's College better than St Saviour's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Saviour's Primary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 40.9 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 Mary's College and St Saviour's Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Saviour's Primary School has 16.8.
How do St Mary's College and St Saviour's Primary School rank in QLD?
St Mary's College is 176th of 275 and St Saviour's Primary School is 244th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.