Head-to-head · 2026
Downlands College vs The Glennie School
Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Toowoomba. Sourced from each school's published schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 11 June 2026.
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At a glance
The headline differences
- Sector: Downlands College is Catholic (Missionaries of the Sacred Heart); The Glennie School is Anglican.
- Gender: Downlands College is co-educational; The Glennie School is girls.
- Downlands College offers boarding; The Glennie School is day-only.
- ICSEA gap of 46: The Glennie School draws from a more advantaged community.
- Both schools are in Toowoomba, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Downlands College | The Glennie School |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Toowoomba, Toowoomba | Newtown, Toowoomba |
| Sector | Catholic (Missionaries of the Sacred Heart) | Anglican |
| Gender | co-educational | girls |
| Year levels | Prep-Year 12 | K-Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 1043 | 1089 |
| Year 12 fee | $13,480 | on request |
| Year 7 fee | $12,440 | on request |
| Boarding | Yes · $23,800/yr | Day school |
| Founded | 1931 | 1914 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart | Anglican Church of Australia |
All fees verified 11 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
Downlands College
Standout strengths
- ›Only Prep-Year 12 co-ed boarding school in Australia accredited by ABSA
- ›Up to 300 boarding students Years 7-12
- ›38 hectares, 50m heated pool, performing arts centre
Catholic (Missionaries of the Sacred Heart) co-educational school in Toowoomba, Toowoomba. Only Prep-Year 12 co-ed boarding school in Australia accredited by ABSA.
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Standout strengths
- ›Highest ICSEA in Toowoomba region (1089, 78th percentile nationally)
- ›Independent girls' school K-Year 12
- ›Strong academic tradition in regional Queensland
Anglican girls school in Newtown, Toowoomba. Highest ICSEA in Toowoomba region (1089, 78th percentile nationally).
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