Townsville Grammar School
Townsville Grammar School is an independent secondary school in North Ward, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1116, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,288 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
North Ward QLD 4810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Townsville Grammar School compares
By ICSEA, Townsville Grammar School ranks 13th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Townsville Central State School, a government primary school 0.6 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. Townsville Grammar School scores 1116, above average.
Enrolment and location
Townsville Grammar School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About North Ward
Townsville Grammar School is located in North Ward, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,500/wk and median rent of $285/wk. Population: 5,073.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
North Ward suburb profileSchools near Townsville Grammar School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Townsville Grammar School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's College TownsvilleCatholic Secondary · Townsville | 1.2 km | 1024 | 92 lower | 663 |
| St Joseph's Catholic School, The StrandCatholic Primary · North Ward | 1.3 km | 1100 | 16 lower | 355 |
| Belgian Gardens State SchoolGovernment Primary · Belgian Gardens | 1.4 km | 1055 | 61 lower | 595 |
| Townsville Flexible SchoolCatholic Secondary · West End | 1.9 km | 842 | 274 lower | 204 |
| Townsville State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Railway Estate | 2.3 km | 924 | 192 lower | 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Townsville Grammar School a government school?
No, Townsville Grammar School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Townsville Grammar School offer?
Townsville Grammar School offers Prep-12.
What is Townsville Grammar School's ICSEA score?
Townsville Grammar School has an ICSEA score of 1116, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Townsville Grammar School?
Townsville Grammar School has 1,288 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Townsville Grammar School?
The nearest schools to Townsville Grammar School are Townsville Central State School (0.6 km), St Patrick's College Townsville (1.2 km), St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand (1.3 km).
Where is Townsville Grammar School located?
Townsville Grammar School is located in North Ward, QLD 4810. Visit the school website at http://www.tgs.qld.edu.au.