Darling Downs Adventist College
Darling Downs Adventist College is an independent combined school in Toowoomba, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1038, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 362 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
Toowoomba QLD 4350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Darling Downs Adventist College compares
By ICSEA, Darling Downs Adventist College ranks 136th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Glenvale State School, a government primary school 0.7 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. Darling Downs Adventist College scores 1038, near average.
Enrolment and location
Darling Downs Adventist College 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.
Schools near Darling Downs Adventist College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Darling Downs Adventist College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenvale State SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenvale | 0.7 km | 971 | 67 lower | 658 |
| Concordia Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Toowoomba | 2.5 km | 1066 | 28 higher | 664 |
| Harristown State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Harristown | 2.8 km | 929 | 109 lower | 1,641 |
| Harristown State SchoolGovernment Primary · Harristown | 2.9 km | 859 | 179 lower | 446 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Toowoomba | 3.0 km | 1029 | 9 lower | 454 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Darling Downs Adventist College a government school?
No, Darling Downs Adventist College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Darling Downs Adventist College offer?
Darling Downs Adventist College offers Prep-12.
What is Darling Downs Adventist College's ICSEA score?
Darling Downs Adventist College has an ICSEA score of 1038, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Darling Downs Adventist College?
Darling Downs Adventist College has 362 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Darling Downs Adventist College?
The nearest schools to Darling Downs Adventist College are Glenvale State School (0.7 km), Glenvale Christian School (0.9 km), Clifford Park Special School (2.0 km).
Where is Darling Downs Adventist College located?
Darling Downs Adventist College is located in Toowoomba, QLD 4350. Visit the school website at http://www.ddcs.qld.edu.au.