The Industry School - Toowoomba vs Toowoomba East State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
The Industry School - Toowoomba
Toowoomba City · Independent high school · 10-12
92 students · ICSEA 1024
Toowoomba East State School
East Toowoomba · Government primary · Prep-6
867 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | The Industry School - Toowoomba Toowoomba City QLD | Toowoomba East State School East Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 269 | #131 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #637 of 1,472 | #1320 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 92 | 867 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 65 | 413 / 454 |
| Foundation intake | – | 116 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 28 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 52.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba City 4350 | East Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | theindustryschool.com.au/toowoomba-school/ | toowoombaeastss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Toowoomba East State School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 54.7).
- •Toowoomba East State School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Industry School - Toowoomba has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.5).
- •Toowoomba East State School is the larger school with 867 students compared with 92.
- •The Industry School - Toowoomba is a independent school while Toowoomba East 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 The Industry School - Toowoomba better than Toowoomba East State School?
On the Success Index, Toowoomba East State School ranks higher (66.7 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 The Industry School - Toowoomba and Toowoomba East State School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Toowoomba City and East Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
The Industry School - Toowoomba has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toowoomba East State School has 16.5.
How do The Industry School - Toowoomba and Toowoomba East State School rank in QLD?
The Industry School - Toowoomba is 90th of 269 and Toowoomba East State School is 131st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.