St Ignatius School
St Ignatius School is a Catholic primary school in Toowong, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1158, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 272 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Toowong QLD 4066. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Ignatius School compares
By ICSEA, St Ignatius School ranks 16th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 26 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Brisbane Boys' College, an independent combined school 0.2 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. St Ignatius School scores 1158, well above average.
Enrolment and location
St Ignatius School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Toowong
St Ignatius School is located in Toowong, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,927/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 12,556.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Toowong suburb profileSchools near St Ignatius School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Ignatius School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Boys' CollegeIndependent Combined · Toowong | 0.2 km | 1164 | 6 higher | 1,393 |
| Toowong State SchoolGovernment Primary · Toowong | 0.5 km | 1121 | 37 lower | 463 |
| Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and TechnologyGovernment Secondary · Toowong | 0.8 km | 1220 | 62 higher | 1,358 |
| Indooroopilly State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Indooroopilly | 1.7 km | 1138 | 20 lower | 2,924 |
| Brigidine CollegeCatholic Combined · Indooroopilly | 1.8 km | 1129 | 29 lower | 980 |
| Ironside State SchoolGovernment Primary · St Lucia | 1.9 km | 1178 | 20 higher | 895 |
| Rainworth State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bardon | 2.1 km | 1206 | 48 higher | 590 |
| Stuartholme SchoolCatholic Combined · Toowong | 2.1 km | 1159 | 1 higher | 815 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Ignatius School a government school?
No, St Ignatius School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Ignatius School offer?
St Ignatius School offers Prep-6.
What is St Ignatius School's ICSEA score?
St Ignatius School has an ICSEA score of 1158, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Ignatius School?
St Ignatius School has 272 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Ignatius School?
The nearest schools to St Ignatius School are Brisbane Boys' College (0.2 km), Toowong State School (0.5 km), Omni Academies of Learning (0.5 km).
Where is St Ignatius School located?
St Ignatius School is located in Toowong, QLD 4066. Visit the school website at http://www.stignatiustoowong.qld.edu.au.