Fairholme College Top 20

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School TypeCombined
Year RangeU, Prep-12
Address40 WIRRA WIRRA STREET Toowoomba QLD 4350
Phone07 4688 4688
Website http://www.fairholme.qld.edu.au
GenderFemale
RegionProvincial
Students725
Boys0
Girls725
ICSEA Value1115
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$19,410
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government32%
State/Territory Government10%
Fees, parent contributions etc55%
Others3%
School Ranking History for Fairholme College
2015 2014 2013
NAPLAN (Primary) N/A N/A N/A
NAPLAN (Secondary) N/A N/A N/A
OPs|QCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for Fairholme College
Total Enrollments (Approx): 725; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 10.9/1
ICSEA Score: 1115;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 2%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 4% 13% 33% 51%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 757; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.3/1
ICSEA Score: 1115;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 5%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 4% 13% 31% 52%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 758; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.7/1
Student Attendence Rate: 95%
ICSEA Score: 1115;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 5%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 5% 15% 28% 53%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 759; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.7/1
Student Attendence Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 1119;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 3%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 5% 17% 34% 44%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 736; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.6/1
Student Attendence Rate: 95%
ICSEA Score: 1122;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 7%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 6% 10% 42% 42%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 732; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.5/1
Student Attendence Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 1120;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 2%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 7% 14% 30% 49%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 774; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.1/1
Student Attendence Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 1074;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2009 NAPLAN tests: 7%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 12% 13% 34% 41%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

51%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1115
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments725
  • Non-English Speaking2%
  • Top Quarter51%
  • Middle Top Quarter33%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter13%
  • Bottom Quarter4%

2014

52%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1115
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments757
  • Non-English Speaking5%
  • Top Quarter52%
  • Middle Top Quarter31%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter13%
  • Bottom Quarter4%

2013

53%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1115
  • Attendence Rate95%
  • Enrollments758
  • Non-English Speaking5%
  • Top Quarter53%
  • Middle Top Quarter28%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter15%
  • Bottom Quarter5%

2012

44%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1119
  • Attendence Rate96%
  • Enrollments759
  • Non-English Speaking3%
  • Top Quarter44%
  • Middle Top Quarter34%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter17%
  • Bottom Quarter5%

2011

42%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1122
  • Attendence Rate95%
  • Enrollments736
  • Non-English Speaking7%
  • Top Quarter42%
  • Middle Top Quarter42%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter10%
  • Bottom Quarter6%

2010

49%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1120
  • Attendence Rate96%
  • Enrollments732
  • Non-English Speaking2%
  • Top Quarter49%
  • Middle Top Quarter30%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter14%
  • Bottom Quarter7%

2009

41%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score1074
  • Attendence Rate96%
  • Enrollments774
  • Non-English Speaking7%
  • Top Quarter41%
  • Middle Top Quarter34%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter13%
  • Bottom Quarter12%
NAPLAN Ranking - Primary Schools
2009

Rank 18th Primary Schools In QLD

  • Overall 76
  • Reading 74
  • Writing 83
  • Language 75
  • Numeracy 74
2010

Rank 39th Primary Schools In QLD

  • Overall 72
  • Reading 78
  • Writing 71
  • Language 71
  • Numeracy 68
2011

Rank 40th Primary Schools In QLD

  • Overall 74
  • Reading 76
  • Writing 82
  • Language 75
  • Numeracy 67
2012

Rank 47th Primary Schools In QLD

  • Overall 71
  • Reading 72
  • Writing 68
  • Language 78
  • Numeracy 70
2013

Rank 57th Primary Schools In QLD

  • Overall 73
  • Reading 76
  • Writing 68
  • Language 77
  • Numeracy 74
2014

Rank 48th Primary Schools In QLD

  • Overall 75
  • Reading 82
  • Writing 73
  • Language 78
  • Numeracy 68
2015

Rank 23rd Primary Schools In QLD

  • Overall 78
  • Reading 81
  • Writing 82
  • Language 78
  • Numeracy 72
NAPLAN Ranking - Secondary Schools
2009

Rank 24th Secondary Schools In QLD

  • Overall 77
  • Reading 79
  • Writing 89
  • Language 80
  • Numeracy 62
2010

Rank 32nd Secondary Schools In QLD

  • Overall 76
  • Reading 73
  • Writing 100
  • Language 74
  • Numeracy 61
2011

Rank 35th Secondary Schools In QLD

  • Overall 76
  • Reading 69
  • Writing 100
  • Language 67
  • Numeracy 66
2012

Rank 20th Secondary Schools In QLD

  • Overall 79
  • Reading 79
  • Writing 95
  • Language 78
  • Numeracy 65
2013

Rank 38th Secondary Schools In QLD

  • Overall 76
  • Reading 70
  • Writing 94
  • Language 77
  • Numeracy 64
2014

Rank 32nd Secondary Schools In QLD

  • Overall 75
  • Reading 68
  • Writing 89
  • Language 72
  • Numeracy 72
2015

Rank 19th Secondary Schools In QLD

  • Overall 81
  • Reading 74
  • Writing 100
  • Language 81
  • Numeracy 70
OPs|QCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 28th 2009 qce Ranking

  • Total Students 103
  • %OP 1~5 28.3
  • %OP 1~10 56.6
  • %OP 1~15 82.0
2010

Rank 62nd 2010 qce Ranking

  • Total Students 100
  • %OP 1~5 23.7
  • %OP 1~10 56.7
  • %OP 1~15 86.0
2011

Rank 62nd 2011 qce Ranking

  • Total Students 98
  • %OP 1~5 24.1
  • %OP 1~10 54.0
  • %OP 1~15 88.5
2012

Rank N/A 2012 QCE Ranking

  • Total Students N/A
  • %OP 1~5 N/A
  • %OP 1~10 N/A
  • %OP 1~15 N/A
2013

Rank 28th 2013 qce Ranking

  • Total Students 106
  • %OP 1~5 31.4
  • %OP 1~10 66.3
  • %OP 1~15 93.0
2014

Rank 60th 2014 qce Ranking

  • Total Students 105
  • %OP 1~5 26.2
  • %OP 1~10 63.1
  • %OP 1~15 94.0
2015

Rank 41st 2015 qce Ranking

  • Total Students 98
  • %OP 1~5 30.5
  • %OP 1~10 72.0
  • %OP 1~15 93.9

About Fairholme College

Fairholme is passionate in the pursuit of excellence in academic, cultural and sporting spheres through to experiencing house spirit of gigantic proportions, and importantly to learn humility through service.

An independent all-girls’ day and boarding school set in magnificent surrounds on the range escarpment in Toowoomba, Fairholme College provides the perfect setting for a quality education – away from big city pressures.

Outstanding facilities such as an indoor aquatic centre, a safe and secure boarding house and a purpose built Middle School reflect Fairholme’s passion to embrace learning across the educational spectrum.

Fairholme students receive their education from three different schools (Junior, Middle and Senior) providing contemporary curriculum offerings, specialist programs and learning experiences appropriate for the different stages of personal development. The College also offers an extensive range of extra-curricular programs that focus on the growth of the individual and the nourishment of the spirit.

Fairholme’s mission: To be a caring student orientated Christian community which encourages life-long learning within a challenging and enriching environment.
 

Key Facts

Costs

Year 10 are $12,010
Year 12 are $12,010

International Fee

Year 10 are $12,610
Year 12 are $12,610

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

830 students,
234 up to Year 6,
596 in secondary (Average)
110 in Year 12

Gender

100% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

Math classes are streamed.
English classes are streamed.

Languages: French, German, Japanese

Overview of senior secondary subjects

LOTE taught to Unit 4 level: French, German, Japanese

Activities and Support

21 music options; 29 sporting activities; 75 other clubs or activities; 50 support staff.

Destinations

85% to university

Schools closest to Fairholme College

School name Address Type Sector Distance
Mater Dei Primary School 53 CURZON STREETToowoomba 4350 Primary Catholic 0.58 km
Toowoomba East State School CNR ARTHUR AND MARY STREETSTOOWOOMBA 4350 Primary Government 1.29 km
Toowoomba Grammar SchoolTop 20 24 MARGARET STREETEast Toowoomba 4350 Combined Independent 1.36 km
Toowoomba State High School STUART STREETToowoomba 4350 Secondary Government 1.78 km