Downlands College is a Catholic co-ed school in Toowoomba with distinctive strengths in agriculture, performing arts, and vocational pathways.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Downlands College is a Catholic co-ed school in Toowoomba with distinctive strengths in agriculture, performing arts, and vocational pathways. The rural centre, along with dance and drama studios, reflects genuine depth across those areas. The school is known for international cultural tours and strong involvement in rugby and athletics. Pastoral care is central to the school's identity, supported by a tight-knit community feel that appeals to families wanting a close-knit environment where pastoral support and extracurricular engagement matter.
Downlands College is also known as Downlands Toowoomba.
Downlands College has an overall SchoolRank score of 51.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (Average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1060 (72nd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Downlands College, Year 3 students averaged 426 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 481, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 539, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 565, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Downlands College is a large Catholic combined school with approximately 1,187 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a Catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Downlands College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 31% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
Downlands College's official QCE results: Awarded the QCE (2025), 100%; Earned a VET qualification (2025), 58%; Studied a university subject (2025), 3 students; School-based apprenticeship (2025), 28 students. They cover 171 students who completed Year 12.
Downlands College is located in Toowoomba, QLD, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1060 (72nd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.