St Ursula's College vs The Industry School - Toowoomba
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Ursula's College
Toowoomba · Catholic high school · 7-12
401 students · ICSEA 1043
The Industry School - Toowoomba
Toowoomba City · Independent high school · 10-12
92 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | St Ursula's College Toowoomba QLD | The Industry School - Toowoomba Toowoomba City QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 269 | #90 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #552 of 1,472 | #637 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 401 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 401 / 0 | 27 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 3% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Toowoomba City 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.st-ursula.qld.edu.au/ | theindustryschool.com.au/toowoomba-school/ |
The verdict
- •St Ursula's College scores higher on the Success Index (58.5 vs 54.7).
- •St Ursula's College has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Ursula's College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.5).
- •St Ursula's College is the larger school with 401 students compared with 92.
- •The Industry School - Toowoomba has grown faster over five years (0% vs -20%).
- •St Ursula'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 Ursula's College better than The Industry School - Toowoomba?
On the Success Index, St Ursula's College ranks higher (58.5 vs 54.7 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 Ursula's College and The Industry School - Toowoomba?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Toowoomba City in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Ursula's College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Industry School - Toowoomba has 13.5.
How do St Ursula's College and The Industry School - Toowoomba rank in QLD?
St Ursula's College is 73rd of 269 and The Industry School - Toowoomba is 90th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.