St Mary's College vs The Industry School - Toowoomba
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 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
The Industry School - Toowoomba
Toowoomba City · Independent high school · 10-12
92 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | St Mary's College Toowoomba QLD | The Industry School - Toowoomba Toowoomba City QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 275 | #90 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #841 of 1,259 | #637 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | 5-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 930 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 930 | 27 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 159 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.0 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Toowoomba City 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stmaryscollege.com/ | theindustryschool.com.au/toowoomba-school/ |
The verdict
- •The Industry School - Toowoomba scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 40.9).
- •The Industry School - Toowoomba has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •St Mary's College is the larger school with 930 students compared with 92.
- •St Mary's College has grown faster over five years (6% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's College is a catholic school while The Industry School - Toowoomba 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 Mary's College better than The Industry School - Toowoomba?
On the Success Index, The Industry School - Toowoomba ranks higher (54.7 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 The Industry School - Toowoomba?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Toowoomba City in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Industry School - Toowoomba has 13.5.
How do St Mary's College and The Industry School - Toowoomba rank in QLD?
St Mary's College is 176th of 275 and The Industry School - Toowoomba is 90th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.