The Glennie School is an independent girls school in Toowoomba with strong traditions in sport, performing arts, and languages.
NAPLAN averaging +34 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 99.5; the result is a B overall.
The Glennie School is an independent girls school in Toowoomba with strong traditions in sport, performing arts, and languages. The French Immersion Program is a distinctive offering, while boarding facilities support students from across the region. The school is known for its pastoral approach and serves as an Australian Olympic Pathway School and Queensland Elite School Sports Program participant. Glennie suits families seeking a well-rounded education that balances academics with performance and sport in a supportive community.
The Glennie School has an overall SchoolRank score of 65.8/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 67/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1073, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at The Glennie School, Year 3 students averaged 450 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 522, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 569, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 599, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
The Glennie School is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 700 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
The Glennie School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is strong.
The Glennie School has a median ATAR of 99.5. 80% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. 95% achieved above 80. The Year 12 completion rate is 100%. 51% of students received a university offer.
The Glennie School is located in Toowoomba, QLD, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1073 (76th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.