St Saviour's College vs St Thomas More's Primary School
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 Saviour's College
Toowoomba · Catholic high school · 7-12
295 students · ICSEA 986
St Thomas More's Primary School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
319 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | St Saviour's College Toowoomba QLD | St Thomas More's Primary School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 269 | #366 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #551 of 1,472 | #2877 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 295 | 319 |
| Girls / boys | 295 / 0 | 141 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 42 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +67% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 6% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ssctwb.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stmtwb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Saviour's College scores higher on the Success Index (58.6 vs 47.5).
- •St Thomas More's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Saviour's College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.8).
- •St Thomas More's Primary School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 295.
- •St Saviour's College has grown faster over five years (67% vs -26%).
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 Saviour's College better than St Thomas More's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Saviour's College ranks higher (58.6 vs 47.5 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 Saviour's College and St Thomas More's Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Saviour's College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More's Primary School has 15.8.
How do St Saviour's College and St Thomas More's Primary School rank in QLD?
St Saviour's College is 72nd of 269 and St Thomas More's Primary School is 366th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.