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 has an overall SchoolRank score of 53.7/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 54/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1060, well above the national average of 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 strong.
Downlands College is located in Toowoomba, QLD, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1060 (72th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.