St Mary's College vs Toowoomba North State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 713 m 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
Toowoomba North State School
Toowoomba · Government primary · Prep-6
237 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | St Mary's College Toowoomba QLD | Toowoomba North State School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 275 | #590 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #841 of 1,259 | #4058 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 930 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 930 | 112 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 159 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.0 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 22% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stmaryscollege.com/ | toowoombanorthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College scores higher on the Success Index (40.9 vs 30.9).
- •St Mary's College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toowoomba North State School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.7).
- •St Mary's College is the larger school with 930 students compared with 237.
- •Toowoomba North State School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 6%).
- •St Mary's College is a catholic school while Toowoomba North 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 Mary's College better than Toowoomba North State School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's College ranks higher (40.9 vs 30.9 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 Toowoomba North State School?
About 713 m 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 Toowoomba North State School has 12.2.
How do St Mary's College and Toowoomba North State School rank in QLD?
St Mary's College is 176th of 275 and Toowoomba North State School is 590th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.