Sunshine Coast Grammar School vs Toowoomba Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 141 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
Forest Glen · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,472 students · ICSEA 1133
Toowoomba Anglican School
Toowoomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
682 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Sunshine Coast Grammar School Forest Glen QLD | Toowoomba Anglican School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 275 | #13 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #219 of 1,259 | #156 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,472 | 682 |
| Girls / boys | 754 / 718 | 310 / 372 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | 60 |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 123.9 | 56.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 85.9 | 34.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Forest Glen 4556 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.scgs.qld.edu.au | www.taschool.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Toowoomba Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 72.2).
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 682.
- •Toowoomba Anglican School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 12%).
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 Sunshine Coast Grammar School better than Toowoomba Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Toowoomba Anglican School ranks higher (77.0 vs 72.2 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 Sunshine Coast Grammar School and Toowoomba Anglican School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Forest Glen and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sunshine Coast Grammar School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toowoomba Anglican School has 12.0.
How do Sunshine Coast Grammar School and Toowoomba Anglican School rank in QLD?
Sunshine Coast Grammar School is 22nd of 275 and Toowoomba Anglican School is 13th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.