Toowoomba State High School

Toowoomba State High School is a government secondary school in Mount Lofty, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 934, it sits in the 19th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 775 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.

Mount Lofty QLD 4350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
934
19th percentile
Enrolments
775
7-12
Students per teacher
10:1
80 teaching staff
Indigenous students
14%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
28%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Toowoomba State High School compares

By ICSEA, Toowoomba State High School ranks 236th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Harlaxton State School, a government primary school 1.2 km away.

Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.

ICSEA against the national average

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Toowoomba State High School scores 934, below average.

ICSEA 934Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
934
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Toowoomba State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.

Toowoomba State High School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Mount Lofty

Toowoomba State High School is located in Mount Lofty, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,002/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 3,825.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Mount Lofty suburb profile

Schools near Toowoomba State High School

The 5 nearest schools to Toowoomba State High School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Toowoomba State High SchoolStudents
Downlands CollegeCatholic Combined · Toowoomba1.3 km1060 126 higher1,187
Fairholme CollegeIndependent Combined · Toowoomba1.7 km1110 176 higher849
Toowoomba East State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Toowoomba1.7 km1067 133 higher867
Mater Dei Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Toowoomba1.7 km1116 182 higher433
Toowoomba Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Toowoomba2.0 km1132 198 higher682

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toowoomba State High School a government school?

Yes, Toowoomba State High School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Toowoomba State High School offer?

Toowoomba State High School offers 7-12.

What is Toowoomba State High School's ICSEA score?

Toowoomba State High School has an ICSEA score of 934, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Toowoomba State High School?

Toowoomba State High School has 775 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.

What schools are near Toowoomba State High School?

The nearest schools to Toowoomba State High School are Harlaxton State School (1.2 km), Downlands College (1.3 km), Good Samaritan College (1.6 km).

Where is Toowoomba State High School located?

Toowoomba State High School is located in Mount Lofty, QLD 4350. Visit the school website at https://toowoombashs.eq.edu.au.

Toowoomba State High School official website