Head-to-head · 2026

The Glennie School vs Toowoomba Grammar 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: The Glennie School is Anglican; Toowoomba Grammar School is Independent (non-denominational).
  • Gender: The Glennie School is girls; Toowoomba Grammar School is boys.
  • Toowoomba Grammar School offers boarding; The Glennie School is day-only.
  • ICSEA gap of 51: Toowoomba Grammar School draws from a more advantaged community.
  • Toowoomba Grammar School is the older school (est. 1875 vs 1914).
  • Both schools are in Toowoomba, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric The Glennie School Toowoomba Grammar School
City / suburbNewtown, ToowoombaEast Toowoomba, Toowoomba
SectorAnglicanIndependent (non-denominational)
Gendergirlsboys
Year levelsK-Year 12Prep-Year 12
ICSEA10891140
Year 12 feeon request$22,320
Year 7 feeon request$19,680
BoardingDay schoolYes · $33,200/yr
Founded19141875
ReligionAnglican Church of AustraliaNon-denominational

All fees verified 11 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).

The Glennie School

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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Toowoomba Grammar School

Standout strengths

  • QLD's oldest boys boarding school
  • GPS rugby + cricket
  • Boarding draws from regional QLD + PNG

Independent boys' school in Toowoomba, regional QLD. Founded 1875. GPS member, boarding.

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