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Toowoomba · Queensland

Schools in Toowoomba

There are 20 schools in Toowoomba: 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 8 combined schools. By sector, that is 1 government school, 12 Catholic schools and 7 independent schools. Government schools in Toowoomba are run by the Queensland education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Toowoomba

Catholic primary and secondary school

Downlands College

Prep to Year 12 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Toowoomba, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Toowoomba

At a glance

Schools in Toowoomba in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 9,429 students enrolled, 471 per school on average; the largest is Downlands College with 1,187.
  • 19 of the 20 schools (95%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 5 schools are single-sex: 4 girls' schools and 1 boys' school.

Largest schools in Toowoomba

  1. Downlands College 1,187 students
  2. St Mary's College 930 students
  3. Fairholme College 849 students
  4. The Glennie School 700 students
  5. Toowoomba Anglican School 682 students
Questions

Schools in Toowoomba: common questions

How many schools are there in Toowoomba QLD?
There are 20 schools in Toowoomba QLD, including 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 8 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Toowoomba QLD?
19 Catholic and independent schools, 95% of all schools in Toowoomba QLD. 12 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Toowoomba QLD?
Downlands College, with 1,187 students. Next are St Mary's College (930), Fairholme College (849) and The Glennie School (700).
Are there single-sex schools in Toowoomba QLD?
Yes: 4 girls' schools and 1 boys' school. The other 15 schools are co-educational.